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Senate roll call 121 · 68th Congress · May 9, 1924

To concur in the amendment, as made in committee of the whole, to H.R. 6715, which amendment proposes a 2 cents tax on drafts, checks and notes not exceeding $1

On May 9, 1924, the Senate voted 31–47 (HR 6715). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 30–12, Democrats 1–33, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 members voted against their own party.

During the 68th Congress (1923–1924), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
31
No
47
Did not vote
24
Date
May 9, 1924

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 33 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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