To recess, a motion made during consideration of H. R. 11725 a bill for apportionment of representatives in Congress. (p.4242-1)

On Feb 25, 1929, the Senate voted 11–31. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–20, Democrats 9–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 11 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: 11
No: 31
Did not vote: 60
Date: Feb 25, 1929

By party

Democrats9 yes · 11 no · 28 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 20 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hugo Lafayette Black D-AL voted yes
James Thomas Heflin D-AL voted yes
Thomas Francis Bayard Jr. D-DE voted yes
Alben William Barkley D-KY voted yes
Hubert Durrett Stephens D-MS voted yes
Sam Gilbert Bratton D-NM voted yes
Coleman Livingston Blease D-SC voted yes
Ellison DuRant Smith D-SC voted yes
Carter Glass D-VA voted yes
Porter Hinman Dale R-VT voted yes
John James Blaine R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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