To amend H.R. 1, by making the terms of members of the tax appeals board 6 years instead of 10 years, and all successors to have the same tenure of office. (p.

On Feb 11, 1926, the Senate voted 26–28 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–28, Democrats 23–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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: 26
No: 28
Did not vote: 49
Date: Feb 11, 1926

By party

Democrats23 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 28 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Gerald Prentice Nye R-ND voted yes
Lynn Joseph Frazier R-ND voted yes
George William Norris R-NE voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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