To proceed to the consideration of the conference report relating to H. R. 16714 (45 stat. L. 1452, app. 3/2/1929), a bill making appropriations for the navy de

On Feb 26, 1929, the Senate voted 50–13 (HR 16714). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–7, Republicans 29–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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: 50
No: 13
Did not vote: 30
Date: Feb 26, 1929

By party

Democrats30 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hugo Lafayette Black D-AL voted no
Smith Wildman Brookhart R-IA voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Burton Kendall Wheeler D-MT voted no
Thomas James Walsh D-MT voted no
Gerald Prentice Nye R-ND voted no
Lynn Joseph Frazier R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
John William Elmer Thomas D-OK voted no
Coleman Livingston Blease D-SC voted no
Earle Bradford Mayfield D-TX voted no
John James Blaine R-WI voted no
Matthew Mansfield Neely D-WV voted no

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 proceed to the consideration of the…: Senate Vote, Feb 26, 1929,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/70-S-173/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-the-conference-report (accessed 2026-10-17).