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Senate roll call 305 · 71st Congress · Apr 21, 1930

To amend S. 51, by repealing the national origins provisions and by reducing in number the persons entering the U.S. (p. 7057-2,7321)

On Apr 21, 1930, the Senate voted 39–34 (S 51). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–15, Democrats 10–20, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
34
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 21, 1930

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 20 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 15 no · 20 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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