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Senate roll call 140 · 70th Congress · Dec 19, 1928

To pass H. R. 7729 (45 stat. L. 1084, app. 1/19/1929), a bill divesting goods, wares and merchandise, manufactured, produced or mined by convicts, of their inte

On Dec 19, 1928, the Senate voted 65–11 (HR 7729). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–4, Republicans 29–10, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 70th Congress (1927–1928), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

65

No

11

Did not vote

21

Date

Dec 19, 1928

From Voteview roll call records.