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Senate roll call 289 · 71st Congress · Mar 22, 1930

To amend H.R. 2667, by reducing the tariff rate on matches, from 20 to 12 cents per gross, making the increase 50% instead of 250% over present law. (p. 5928-2

On Mar 22, 1930, the Senate voted 27–41 (HR 2667). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–39, Democrats 22–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

27

No

41

Did not vote

40

Date

Mar 22, 1930

From Voteview roll call records.