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Senate roll call 32 · 70th Congress · Feb 15, 1928

To recess until twelve o'clock tomorrow noon to avoid prolonging the session until a late hour, a motion made during consideration of S. RES. 83, authorizing an

On Feb 15, 1928, the Senate voted 42–44 (SRE 83). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 22–22, Democrats 19–22, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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

42

No

44

Did not vote

16

Date

Feb 15, 1928

From Voteview roll call records.