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Senate roll call 3 · 70th Congress · Dec 7, 1927

To pass S. RES. 1, which as amended provides that frank smith be denied a seat as a U.S. Senator from illinois until further hearing and report by the special

On Dec 7, 1927, the Senate voted 53–28 (SRE 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–5, Republicans 17–25, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

53

No

28

Did not vote

16

Date

Dec 7, 1927

From Voteview roll call records.