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Senate roll call 336 · 71st Congress · May 23, 1930

To amend H.R. 6, (46 stat. 1022, 7-10-30), a bill to amend the definition of oleomargarine contained in the act entitled "an act defining butter, also imposing

On May 23, 1930, the Senate voted 27–37 (HR 6). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–31, Democrats 17–7, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

27

No

37

Did not vote

42

Date

May 23, 1930

From Voteview roll call records.