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Senate roll call 96 · 68th Congress · Apr 23, 1924

To amend H.R. 7959, by stipulating that the interest rate be kept at a flat 6 per cent per annum, when a soldier borrows on his certificate. (p. 6955-2, 6956-1

On Apr 23, 1924, the Senate voted 42–38 (HR 7959). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–5, Republicans 5–33, Others 2–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 68th Congress (1923–1924), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
42
No
38
Did not vote
22
Date
Apr 23, 1924

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 33 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others2 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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