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Senate roll call 3 · 71st Congress · May 8, 1929

To amend S. 1, establishing a federal farm board to aid in the orderly marketing, and in the control and disposition of the surplus of agricultural commodities

On May 8, 1929, the Senate voted 44–47 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 42–13, Democrats 4–34, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

44

No

47

Did not vote

15

Date

May 8, 1929

From Voteview roll call records.