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Senate roll call 172 · 70th Congress · Feb 26, 1929

To agree to the amendment to H. R. 8298 (45 stat. 1487, 3/2/1929), a bill authorizing the acquisition of a site, for the farmers' produce market, and for ther p

On Feb 26, 1929, the Senate voted 29–43 (HR 8298). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–24, Republicans 15–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
29
No
43
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 26, 1929

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 24 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 21 no · 17 didn’t vote

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 agree to the amendment to H. R. 8298 (45…: Senate Vote, Feb 26…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/70-S-172/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-8298 (accessed 2026-10-17).