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Senate roll call 16 · 70th Congress · Jan 19, 1928

To pass S. RES. 112, which as modified provides that frank l. Smith is not entitled to membership in the Senate of the United States and that a vacancy exists i

On Jan 19, 1928, the Senate voted 61–23 (SRE 112). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–3, Republicans 22–22, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
61
No
23
Did not vote
11
Date
Jan 19, 1928

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 22 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 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 pass S. RES. 112, which as modified…: Senate Vote, Jan 19, 1928,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/70-S-16/to-pass-s-res-112-which-as-modified-provides (accessed 2026-10-15).

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