To pass S. 4750, (p.l. 746, 2-28-31), a bill providing for authorization of alterations and repairs to certain naval vessels.

On Jan 16, 1931, the Senate voted 72–13 (S 4750). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–9, Democrats 31–5, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 72
No: 13
Did not vote: 22
Date: Jan 16, 1931

By party

Democrats31 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans41 yes · 9 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Hugo Lafayette Black D-AL voted no
James Thomas Heflin D-AL voted no
Smith Wildman Brookhart R-IA voted no
John Thomas R-ID voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Hubert Durrett Stephens D-MS voted no
Gerald Prentice Nye R-ND voted no
Lynn Joseph Frazier R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
John William Elmer Thomas D-OK voted no
William Henry Mcmaster R-SD voted no
William Henry King D-UT voted no
John James Blaine R-WI voted no
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI voted no

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 pass S. 4750, (p.l. 746, 2-28-31), a bill…: Senate Vote, Jan 16…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/71-S-393/to-pass-s-4750-p-l-746-2-28 (accessed 2026-10-17).