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Senate roll call 387 · 71st Congress · Jan 5, 1931

To determine whether or not a motion requesting the President to retain the notification of confirmation of MR. Smith as a member of federal power commission is

On Jan 5, 1931, the Senate voted 56–4. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–6, Democrats 31–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
56
No
4
Did not vote
43
Date
Jan 5, 1931

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 6 no · 30 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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