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Senate roll call 336 · 71st Congress · May 23, 1930

To amend H.R. 6, (46 stat. 1022, 7-10-30), a bill to amend the definition of oleomargarine contained in the act entitled "an act defining butter, also imposing

On May 23, 1930, the Senate voted 27–37 (HR 6). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–31, Democrats 17–7, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
27
No
37
Did not vote
42
Date
May 23, 1930

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 7 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 31 no · 22 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 6, (46 stat. 1022, 7-10-30), a…: Senate Vote, May 23…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/71-S-336/to-amend-h-r-6-46-stat-1022-7 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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