To amend H.R. 2667, by placing a duty of 30 cents per ounce on silver except when brought in for smelting, refining and export under bond. (p. 5610-1,2)

On Mar 19, 1930, the Senate voted 55–12 (HR 2667). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 35–7, Democrats 25–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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: 55
No: 12
Did not vote: 37
Date: Mar 19, 1930

By party

Democrats25 yes · 5 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hugo Lafayette Black D-AL voted no
Walter Franklin George D-GA voted no
David Ignatius Walsh D-MA voted no
Arthur Hendrick Vandenberg R-MI voted no
Thomas David Schall R-MN voted no
Thomas James Walsh D-MT voted no
Gerald Prentice Nye R-ND voted no
Lynn Joseph Frazier R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Thomas Terry (Tom) Connally D-TX voted no
John James Blaine R-WI voted no
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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