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Senate roll call 165 · 68th Congress · Dec 16, 1924

To proceed to consideration of S. 1898, vetoed by the President, a bill reclassifying salaries of postmasters and employees of the postal service, on an equitab

On Dec 16, 1924, the Senate voted 51–30 (S 1898). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–27, Democrats 37–3, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 68th Congress (1923–1924), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
51
No
30
Did not vote
14
Date
Dec 16, 1924

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 27 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 proceed to consideration of S. 1898…: Senate Vote, Dec 16, 1924,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-S-165/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-1898-vetoed-by (accessed 2026-10-17).

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