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Senate roll call 308 · 71st Congress · Apr 21, 1930

To amend S. 51, by suspending all immigration into the country for a period of 5 years, except for certain people who are not under the quota. (p. 7327-1,7329-

On Apr 21, 1930, the Senate voted 29–37 (S 51). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–31, Democrats 21–6, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
29
No
37
Did not vote
42
Date
Apr 21, 1930

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 6 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 31 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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