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Senate roll call 272 · 71st Congress · Mar 21, 1930

To amend H.R. 2667, by striking out on page 49, beginning in line5, the following: "720 square inches, 19cents per square foot; all above that, 22 cents per squ

On Mar 21, 1930, the Senate voted 39–36 (HR 2667). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–34, Democrats 27–5, Others 1–0. 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
39
No
36
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 21, 1930

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 34 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

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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