To consider H. R. 8078, a bill equlating the importation of coal-tar products, promoting the establishment of the manufacture thereof in the United States and a

On Feb 25, 1920, the Senate voted 57–11 (HR 8078). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–8, Republicans 32–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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: 57
No: 11
Did not vote: 31
Date: Feb 25, 1920

By party

Democrats27 yes · 8 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 3 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Fosgate Kirby D-AR voted no
Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
Park Trammell D-FL voted no
William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted no
Byron Patton (Pat) Harrison D-MS voted no
Thomas James Walsh D-MT voted no
George Higgins Moses R-NH voted no
Charles Belknap Henderson D-NV voted no
Key Pittman D-NV voted no
Charles Allen Culberson D-TX voted no
Miles Poindexter R-WA 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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