To amend H.R. 2667 by authorizing a reduction of duty from 23 cents to 16 cents per pound on carbonized card or burr waste, and from 16 cents to 10 cents per po

On Dec 10, 1929, the Senate voted 25–49 (HR 2667). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–41, Democrats 21–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 25
No: 49
Did not vote: 34
Date: Dec 10, 1929

By party

Democrats21 yes · 9 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 41 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Carl Trumbull Hayden D-AZ voted no
Henry Fountain Ashurst D-AZ voted no
Harry Bartow Hawes D-MO 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
Jesse Houghton Metcalf R-RI voted yes
Morris Sheppard D-TX voted no
Thomas Terry (Tom) Connally D-TX voted no
John James Blaine R-WI voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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