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Senate roll call 434 · 71st Congress · Mar 2, 1931

To recess until 10 a.m. March 3, 1931, during consideration of H.R. 12549, a bill to amend and consolidate the act respecting copyright and to permit the U.S. T

On Mar 2, 1931, the Senate voted 9–37. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–29, Democrats 5–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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
9
No
37
Did not vote
61
Date
Mar 2, 1931

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 10 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 29 no · 31 didn’t vote

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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Capitol Receipts, “To recess until 10 a.m. March 3, 1931…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1931,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/71-S-434/to-recess-until-10-a-m-march-3-1931 (accessed 2026-10-17).