To refer to committee on rules, S. RES. 73, amending rules xxxvii and xxxviii of the standing rules of the Senate so as to provide for the consideration of nomi

On May 14, 1921, the Senate voted 42–26 (SRE 73). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–5, Democrats 4–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 42
No: 26
Did not vote: 35
Date: May 14, 1921

By party

Democrats4 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 5 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Warren Johnson R-CA voted no
Thomas Edward Watson D-GA voted yes
William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Furnifold McLendel Simmons D-NC voted yes
Lee Slater Overman D-NC voted yes
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Ellison DuRant Smith D-SC voted yes
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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to committee on rules, S. RES. 73…: Senate Vote, May 14, 1921,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/67-S-36/to-refer-to-committee-on-rules-s-res-73 (accessed 2026-10-17).