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Senate roll call 162 · 71st Congress · Feb 6, 1930

To amend H.R. 2667 by placing bicarbonate or baking soda on the free list. (p. 3166)

On Feb 6, 1930, the Senate voted 41–38 (HR 2667). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–37, Democrats 30–2. 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
41
No
38
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 6, 1930

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 37 no · 15 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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