To amend an amendment to H. R. 7456, by striking out the ad valorem tax on certain classes of sewing machines ($75.00 and under, $75.00 and over). (p.8333-2)

On Jun 7, 1922, the Senate voted 23–31 (HR 7456). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–31, Democrats 17–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 23
No: 31
Did not vote: 53
Date: Jun 7, 1922

By party

Democrats17 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 31 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Medill Mccormick R-IL voted yes
Arthur Capper R-KS voted yes
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted yes
Frank Billings Kellogg R-MN voted yes
Irvine Luther Lenroot R-WI voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted yes

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 amend an amendment to H. R. 7456, by…: Senate Vote, Jun 7, 1922,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/67-S-454/to-amend-an-amendment-to-h-r-7456-by (accessed 2026-10-17).