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Senate roll call 2 · 71st Congress · May 3, 1929

To amend S.J. RES. 25, providing further relief for farmers and fruit growers in the storm and flood stricken areas of VA., n.c., s.c., ga., fla., and ala. And

On May 3, 1929, the Senate voted 23–55 (SJR 25). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–42, Democrats 17–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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
23
No
55
Did not vote
30
Date
May 3, 1929

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 13 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 42 no · 15 didn’t vote

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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