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Senate roll call 172 · 69th Congress · Jan 10, 1927

To amend a motion to refer letters and telegrams received in regard to nomination of cyrus e. Woods as a member of the interstate comerce commission to the comm

On Jan 10, 1927, the Senate voted 49–33. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 18–24, Democrats 31–9, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 69th Congress (1925–1926), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
49
No
33
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 10, 1927

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 9 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 24 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend a motion to refer letters and…: Senate Vote, Jan 10, 1927,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/69-S-172/to-amend-a-motion-to-refer-letters-and-telegrams (accessed 2026-10-17).