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Senate roll call 228 · 69th Congress · Mar 2, 1927

To pass H. R. 13729, (44 stat-1381, mar. 3, 1927), a bill creating a bureau of customs and a bureau of prohibition in the department of the treasury. (p. 5346-

On Mar 2, 1927, the Senate voted 71–6 (HR 13729). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–2, Democrats 34–5, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
71
No
6
Did not vote
23
Date
Mar 2, 1927

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans40 yes · 2 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 pass H. R. 13729, (44 stat-1381, mar. 3…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1927,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/69-S-228/to-pass-h-r-13729-44-stat-1381-mar (accessed 2026-10-17).