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Senate roll call 169 · 70th Congress · Feb 25, 1929

To pass the motion to direct the sergeant-at-arms to request the attendance of absent senators, made during consideration of H. R. 11725. (p.4241-1)

On Feb 25, 1929, the Senate voted 44–2 (HR 11725). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–1, Democrats 21–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
44
No
2
Did not vote
55
Date
Feb 25, 1929

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 1 no · 28 didn’t vote

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 the motion to direct the…: Senate Vote, Feb 25, 1929,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/70-S-169/to-pass-the-motion-to-direct-the-sergeant-at (accessed 2026-10-16).

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