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Senate roll call 6 · 71st Congress · May 10, 1929

To amend S. 1 by striking out provision giving President right to fix salary of chairman. (p. 1107-2)

On May 10, 1929, the Senate voted 46–32 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–32, Democrats 31–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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

46

No

32

Did not vote

30

Date

May 10, 1929

From Voteview roll call records.