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Senate roll call 117 · 71st Congress · Dec 16, 1929

To amend S. 2273 (44 stat 50, 12-18-29), continuing the powers and authority of the federal radio act of 1927, by fixing a definite date for the continuance and

On Dec 16, 1929, the Senate voted 33–42 (S 2273). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 21–26, Democrats 12–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 33 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

33

No

42

Did not vote

33

Date

Dec 16, 1929

From Voteview roll call records.