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Senate roll call 12 · 71st Congress · May 24, 1929

To amend S. 312 by providing for the taking of the census, and for the making of the apportionment by the President as provided in the bill for the particular y

On May 24, 1929, the Senate voted 41–42 (S 312). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–42, Democrats 33–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
41
No
42
Did not vote
25
Date
May 24, 1929

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 42 no · 14 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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