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Senate roll call 12 · 71st Congress · May 24, 1929

To amend S. 312 by providing for the taking of the census, and for the making of the apportionment by the President as provided in the bill for the particular y

On May 24, 1929, the Senate voted 41–42 (S 312). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–42, Democrats 33–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

41

No

42

Did not vote

25

Date

May 24, 1929

From Voteview roll call records.