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House roll call 28 · 71st Congress · Apr 22, 1930

To pass H.R. 2029 over veto of the President, a bill authorizing the coinage of silver 50 cent pieces in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the gadsen pur

On Apr 22, 1930, the House voted 96–244 (HR 2029). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–231, Democrats 117–25, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 members voted against their own party.

During the 71st Congress (1929–1930), Herbert Hoover was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
96
No
244
Did not vote
77
Date
Apr 22, 1930

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 25 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 231 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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