To suspend the rule, for the purpose of offering an amendment to H.R. 4803, which amendment provides that the President in his discretion, may suspend any part

On May 27, 1921, the Senate voted 29–36 (HR 4803). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–33, Democrats 22–3. 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: 29
No: 36
Did not vote: 41
Date: May 27, 1921

By party

Democrats22 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans8 yes · 33 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Warren Johnson R-CA voted yes
William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted yes
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted yes
Arthur Capper R-KS voted yes
Henry Lee Myers D-MT voted no
Thomas James Walsh D-MT voted no
Edwin Fremont Ladd R-ND voted yes
Peter Goelet Gerry D-RI voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted yes
Irvine Luther Lenroot R-WI 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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