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Senate roll call 400 · 71st Congress · Jan 28, 1931

To suspend paragraph 3 of rule xvi of the standing rules of the Senate and allow an amendment to H.R. 15593. The amendment authorizes the SEC. Of war to lease

On Jan 28, 1931, the Senate voted 43–27 (HR 15593). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 14–28, Democrats 30–1, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
43
No
27
Did not vote
35
Date
Jan 28, 1931

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 28 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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