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Senate roll call 185 · 70th Congress · Mar 1, 1929

To pass the amendment to H. R. 15430 (45 stat. 1559, 3/4/1929), a bill continuing powers and authority of the federal radio commission, under radio act of 1927,

On Mar 1, 1929, the Senate voted 14–40 (HR 15430). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–33, Democrats 14–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

14

No

40

Did not vote

48

Date

Mar 1, 1929

From Voteview roll call records.