To concur in amendment to H. R. 10730, which amendment proposes an appropriation of $360,000 for the purchase and distribution of valuable seeds. (JP.181-1,2;

On Apr 13, 1922, the Senate voted 30–31 (HR 10730). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–11, Democrats 3–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 30
No: 31
Did not vote: 44
Date: Apr 13, 1922

By party

Democrats3 yes · 22 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 11 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Morgan Shortridge R-CA voted no
Samuel Danford Nicholson R-CO voted no
Frank Robert Gooding R-ID voted no
Ovington Eugene Weller R-MD voted no
Bert Manfred Fernald R-ME voted no
Selden Palmer Spencer R-MO voted no
Henry Lee Myers D-MT voted yes
Thomas James Walsh D-MT voted yes
Holm Olaf Bursum R-NM voted no
Tasker Lowndes Oddie R-NV voted no
Thomas Sterling R-SD voted no
William Henry King D-UT voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted no
Howard Sutherland R-WV 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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