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Senate roll call 250 · 71st Congress · Mar 17, 1930

To amend H.R. 2667, by increasing the duties on hides, sole leather, leather welting etc. From 17 per cent to 20% ad valorem. (p. 5385-2,5386-1)

On Mar 17, 1930, the Senate voted 37–42 (HR 2667). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 30–19, Democrats 8–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
37
No
42
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 17, 1930

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 25 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 19 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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