To pass S. RES. 299, relating to the contribution of the federal government toward the expenses of the district of columbia. (p. 11556-1811555-2)

On Jun 24, 1930, the Senate voted 54–5 (SRE 299). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–2, Democrats 22–4, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 54
No: 5
Did not vote: 49
Date: Jun 24, 1930

By party

Democrats22 yes · 4 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 2 no · 31 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Hugo Lafayette Black D-AL voted no
Walter Franklin George D-GA voted no
William Julius Harris D-GA voted no
Hubert Durrett Stephens D-MS voted no
Robert Beecher Howell R-NE voted no
John James Blaine R-WI voted no

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 pass S. RES. 299, relating to the…: Senate Vote, Jun 24, 1930,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/71-S-348/to-pass-s-res-299-relating-to-the-contribution (accessed 2026-10-17).