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Senate roll call 425 · 71st Congress · Mar 2, 1931

To proceed to consideration of H.R. 16836, (p. 867, 3-4-31), a bill to amend the act entitled, "an act defining butter, also imposing a tax upon and regulating

On Mar 2, 1931, the Senate voted 43–32 (HR 16836). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–12, Democrats 11–20, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

43

No

32

Did not vote

33

Date

Mar 2, 1931

From Voteview roll call records.