To amend an amendment to H. R. 7456, by reducing the proposed rate of (35) thirty-five per cent ad valorem on wires of certain designated descriptions, to (15)

On May 27, 1922, the Senate voted 27–36 (HR 7456). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–37, Democrats 21–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 27
No: 36
Did not vote: 43
Date: May 27, 1922

By party

Democrats21 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 37 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Augustus Rawson R-IA voted yes
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted yes
Arthur Capper R-KS voted yes
Selden Palmer Spencer R-MO voted yes
George William Norris R-NE voted yes
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 an amendment to H. R. 7456, by…: Senate Vote, May 27, 1922,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/67-S-420/to-amend-an-amendment-to-h-r-7456-by (accessed 2026-10-17).