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Senate roll call 436 · 71st Congress · Mar 3, 1931

To pass over the veto of the President S. J. RES. 49, providing for the national defense by the creation of corporation for the operation of the government prop

On Mar 3, 1931, the Senate voted 49–34 (SJR 49). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 17–33, Democrats 36–4, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
49
No
34
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 3, 1931

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 33 no · 14 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass over the veto of the President S. J…: Senate Vote, Mar 3, 1931,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/71-S-436/to-pass-over-the-veto-of-the-president-s (accessed 2026-10-17).