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Senate roll call 302 · 71st Congress · Apr 21, 1930

To amend an amendment to S. 51, a bill to subject certain immigrants born in countries of the western hemisphere to the quota under the immigration law, by perm

On Apr 21, 1930, the Senate voted 34–39 (S 51). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–33, Democrats 23–6, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
34
No
39
Did not vote
36
Date
Apr 21, 1930

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 33 no · 21 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend an amendment to S. 51, a bill to…: Senate Vote, Apr 21, 1930,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/71-S-302/to-amend-an-amendment-to-s-51-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).