To table appeal from decision of the chair, holding the remarks of senator heflin out of order, which decision was appealed from by senator robinson during disc

On Feb 2, 1923, the Senate voted 40–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–6, Democrats 0–22. 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: 40
No: 28
Did not vote: 37
Date: Feb 2, 1923

By party

Democrats0 yes · 22 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans42 yes · 6 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Warren Johnson R-CA voted no
Smith Wildman Brookhart R-IA voted no
Arthur Capper R-KS voted no
Edwin Fremont Ladd R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
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 table appeal from decision of the chair…: Senate Vote, Feb 2, 1923,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/67-S-707/to-table-appeal-from-decision-of-the-chair-holding (accessed 2026-10-17).