To delete from H.R. 15422, the provision compelling the secretary of the treasury to take over fort mackenzie, wyoming, and walla walla, washington, for use as

On Feb 8, 1921, the Senate voted 24–36 (HR 15422). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–7, Republicans 1–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 24
No: 36
Did not vote: 39
Date: Feb 8, 1921

By party

Democrats24 yes · 7 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 30 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Marcus Aurelius Smith D-AZ voted no
Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
Edward James Gay D-LA voted no
Lee Slater Overman D-NC voted no
Carter Glass D-VA voted no
Claude Augustus Swanson D-VA voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted yes
John Benjamin Kendrick D-WY 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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