To amend H.R. 2667 by authorizing a reduction in tariff duty on nails, carbonized, from 30 cents to 24 cents per pound. (p. 292-1)

On Dec 10, 1929, the Senate voted 22–53 (HR 2667). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–45, Democrats 19–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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: 22
No: 53
Did not vote: 31
Date: Dec 10, 1929

By party

Democrats19 yes · 11 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 45 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Carl Trumbull Hayden D-AZ voted no
Henry Fountain Ashurst D-AZ voted no
Daniel Frederic Steck D-IA voted no
Burton Kendall Wheeler D-MT voted no
Thomas James Walsh D-MT voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted yes
Sam Gilbert Bratton D-NM voted no
Key Pittman D-NV voted no
Morris Sheppard D-TX voted no
Thomas Terry (Tom) Connally D-TX voted no
Clarence Cleveland Dill D-WA voted no
John James Blaine R-WI voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI voted yes
John Benjamin Kendrick D-WY 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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