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Senate roll call 54 · 68th Congress · Feb 26, 1924

To sustain the decision of the chair, a motion made during consideration of H.R. 5078, which decision held that the amendment appropriating money to howard univ

On Feb 26, 1924, the Senate voted 49–18 (HR 5078). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–0, Democrats 12–19, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
49
No
18
Did not vote
32
Date
Feb 26, 1924

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 19 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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 sustain the decision of the chair, a…: Senate Vote, Feb 26, 1924,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-S-54/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-a-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).

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