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Senate roll call 229 · 69th Congress · Mar 2, 1927

To sustain the decision of the chair holding that the question of recognition is in the province of the chair. (p. 5349-1)

On Mar 2, 1927, the Senate voted 42–35. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–6, Democrats 6–28, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
42
No
35
Did not vote
28
Date
Mar 2, 1927

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 28 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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