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Senate roll call 399 · 71st Congress · Jan 28, 1931

To suspend the rules in order to allow an amendment to H.R. 15593, (p.l. 718, 2-23-31), a bill authorizing appropriations for the military and nonmilitary activ

On Jan 28, 1931, the Senate voted 70–2 (HR 15593). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–2, Democrats 34–0, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
70
No
2
Did not vote
33
Date
Jan 28, 1931

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 2 no · 23 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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