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Senate roll call 305 · 71st Congress · Apr 21, 1930

To amend S. 51, by repealing the national origins provisions and by reducing in number the persons entering the U.S. (p. 7057-2,7321)

On Apr 21, 1930, the Senate voted 39–34 (S 51). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–15, Democrats 10–20, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

39

No

34

Did not vote

34

Date

Apr 21, 1930

From Voteview roll call records.