To sustain the decision of the chair, appealed from in committee of the whole by pat harrison (d. Ala.), made during consideration of H. R. 11725, for the congr

On Feb 25, 1929, the Senate voted 32–6 (HR 11725). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–1, Democrats 13–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 32
No: 6
Did not vote: 64
Date: Feb 25, 1929

By party

Democrats13 yes · 5 no · 30 didn’t vote
Republicans19 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hugo Lafayette Black D-AL voted no
James Thomas Heflin D-AL voted no
Alben William Barkley D-KY voted no
Hubert Durrett Stephens D-MS voted no
Coleman Livingston Blease D-SC voted no
John James Blaine R-WI 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 sustain the decision of the chair…: Senate Vote, Feb 25, 1929,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/70-S-170/to-sustain-the-decision-of-the-chair-appealed-from (accessed 2026-10-17).