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Senate roll call 401 · 71st Congress · Jan 28, 1931

To suspend paragraph 3 of rule xvi in order to submit an amendment to H.R. 15593, the amendment directing the secretary of war to give preference to states, cou

On Jan 28, 1931, the Senate voted 39–27 (HR 15593). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 11–27, Democrats 27–0, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

27

Did not vote

43

Date

Jan 28, 1931

From Voteview roll call records.