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Senate roll call 67 · 71st Congress · Oct 23, 1929

To amend H.R. 2667 by reducing the tariff on calcium carbide from 1 cent per pound to 1/2 cent per pound. (p. 4821-2)

On Oct 23, 1929, the Senate voted 37–42 (HR 2667). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–31, Democrats 22–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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

37

No

42

Did not vote

26

Date

Oct 23, 1929

From Voteview roll call records.