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Senate roll call 1 · 70th Congress · Dec 7, 1927

To amend S. RES. 1, declaring that frank l. Smith is not entitled to a seat as a senator from illinois, by providing retain his seat, MR. Smith is entitled to b

On Dec 7, 1927, the Senate voted 32–50 (SRE 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–38, Republicans 30–14, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 70th Congress (1927–1928), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

32

No

50

Did not vote

12

Date

Dec 7, 1927

From Voteview roll call records.