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Senate roll call 327 · 71st Congress · May 14, 1930

To amend H.R. 8574, (46 stat. 427, 5-27-30), a bill to transfer to the attorney general certain functions in the administration of the national prohibition act

On May 14, 1930, the Senate voted 11–61 (HR 8574). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–42, Democrats 6–21, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
11
No
61
Did not vote
35
Date
May 14, 1930

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 21 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 42 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 8574, (46 stat. 427, 5-27-30)…: Senate Vote, May 14…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/71-S-327/to-amend-h-r-8574-46-stat-427-5 (accessed 2026-10-17).