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Senate roll call 86 · 70th Congress · May 18, 1928

To amend H. R. 1, by permitting physicians who attend meetings, convention, etc. Of their national societies, to deduct the expenses therefor. (p.9054-1)

On May 18, 1928, the Senate voted 59–13 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–1, Republicans 24–13, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
59
No
13
Did not vote
27
Date
May 18, 1928

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 13 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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