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Senate roll call 317 · 71st Congress · Apr 24, 1930

To amend S. 51, by striking out the repeal of the national origins clause. (p. 7613-2)

On Apr 24, 1930, the Senate voted 37–36 (S 51). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–31, Democrats 24–10, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
37
No
36
Did not vote
24
Date
Apr 24, 1930

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 31 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

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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