To concur in an amendment to H. R. 8245, which amendment proposes to eliminate a 2% tax on chewing gum, and its substitutes. (p.7520-1)

On Nov 7, 1921, the Senate voted 34–26 (HR 8245). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–6, Democrats 1–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 67th Congress (1921–1922), Warren G. Harding was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 34
No: 26
Did not vote: 47
Date: Nov 7, 1921

By party

Democrats1 yes · 20 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 6 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Julius Harris D-GA voted yes
Arthur Capper R-KS voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Charles Linza Mcnary R-OR voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted no
Irvine Luther Lenroot R-WI voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in an amendment to H. R. 8245…: Senate Vote, Nov 7, 1921,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/67-S-184/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-8245 (accessed 2026-10-17).