To sustain the decision of the chair, a motion made during consideration of H.R. 11505; decision held that an amendment submitted by senator copeland of new yor

On Feb 14, 1925, the Senate voted 45–11 (HR 11505). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–3, Democrats 15–6, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 45
No: 11
Did not vote: 46
Date: Feb 14, 1925

By party

Democrats15 yes · 6 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 3 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Henry Fountain Ashurst D-AZ voted no
Smith Wildman Brookhart R-IA voted no
Byron Patton (Pat) Harrison D-MS voted no
Burton Kendall Wheeler D-MT voted no
Furnifold McLendel Simmons D-NC voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Robert Beecher Howell R-NE voted no
Royal Samuel Copeland D-NY voted no
Morris Sheppard D-TX 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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