To proceed to the consideration of S 1699, no quorum voting. 15

On Feb 5, 1920, the Senate voted 33–6 (S 1699). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–2, Democrats 8–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 66th Congress (1919–1920), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 33
No: 6
Did not vote: 60
Date: Feb 5, 1920

By party

Democrats8 yes · 4 no · 38 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
Byron Patton (Pat) Harrison D-MS voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted no
Edwin Stockton Johnson D-SD voted no

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 proceed to the consideration of S 1699…: Senate Vote, Feb 5, 1920,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-S-185/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-1699-no (accessed 2026-10-17).