To amend H. R. 8245, by elimiating tax on sporting goods. (p.7045-1)

On Oct 31, 1921, the Senate voted 31–30 (HR 8245). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–10, Democrats 1–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 members voted against their own party.

During the 67th Congress (1921–1922), Warren G. Harding was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 31
No: 30
Did not vote: 44
Date: Oct 31, 1921

By party

Democrats1 yes · 21 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 10 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted no
Frank Robert Gooding R-ID voted no
Arthur Capper R-KS voted no
Charles Curtis R-KS voted no
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted no
Truman Handy Newberry R-MI voted no
Holm Olaf Bursum R-NM voted no
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted yes
Charles Linza Mcnary R-OR voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI 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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