To pass S. J. RES. 47, proposing an amendment to the U.S. Constitution and fixing commencement of the terms of President and vice President and members of cong

On Jan 4, 1928, the Senate voted 67–6 (SJR 47). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–4, Democrats 36–3, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 70th Congress (1927–1928), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 67
No: 6
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jan 4, 1928

By party

Democrats36 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Hiram Bingham R-CT voted no
Frederic Mosley Sackett R-KY voted no
Lee Slater Overman D-NC voted no
Coleman Livingston Blease D-SC voted no
William Henry King D-UT voted no
Frank Lester Greene R-VT voted no
Porter Hinman Dale R-VT 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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