To amend amendment to H. R. 7456, by decreasing the tariff rate on ink and ink powder from thirty (30) to fifteen (15) per cent ad valorem. (p.6879-2)

On May 13, 1922, the Senate voted 15–31 (HR 7456). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–30, Democrats 16–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 15
No: 31
Did not vote: 59
Date: May 13, 1922

By party

Democrats16 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 30 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Henry King D-UT voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted yes

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 amend amendment to H. R. 7456, by…: Senate Vote, May 13, 1922,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/67-S-358/to-amend-amendment-to-h-r-7456-by-decreasing (accessed 2026-10-16).