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Senate roll call 298 · 71st Congress · Apr 4, 1930

To pass S. J. RES. 49, providing for the national defense by the creation of a corporation for the operation of the government properties at or near muscle shoa

On Apr 4, 1930, the Senate voted 45–23 (SJR 49). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–24, Democrats 31–4, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
45
No
23
Did not vote
27
Date
Apr 4, 1930

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 4 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 24 no · 18 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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