To confirm the nomination of william e. Humphrey of washington, to be a member of the federal trade commission for the term expiring sept. 25, 1931.

On Feb 23, 1925, the Senate voted 45–10. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–4, Democrats 14–4, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 45
No: 10
Did not vote: 47
Date: Feb 23, 1925

By party

Democrats14 yes · 4 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Hiram Warren Johnson R-CA voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
James Alexander Reed D-MO voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Key Pittman D-NV voted no
Royal Samuel Copeland D-NY voted no
Peter Norbeck R-SD voted no
William Henry King D-UT 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 confirm the nomination of william e…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1925,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-S-223/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-william-e-humphrey-of (accessed 2026-10-17).