To agree to an amendment to H. R. 7456, which amendment increases rate of tariff on hemp from 3/4 of one cent per pound to 2 cents per pound. (p.10399-1)

On Jul 19, 1922, the Senate voted 39–17 (HR 7456). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–1, Democrats 3–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 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: 39
No: 17
Did not vote: 49
Date: Jul 19, 1922

By party

Democrats3 yes · 18 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 1 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Edwin Sidney Broussard D-LA voted yes
Joseph Eugene Ransdell D-LA voted yes
John Benjamin Kendrick D-WY 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 agree to an amendment to H. R. 7456…: Senate Vote, Jul 19, 1922,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/67-S-523/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-h-r-7456 (accessed 2026-10-17).