To amend H.R. 2667, by providing for a constitutional convention for the philippines and proclaiming their independence. (p. 4399-1)

On Oct 9, 1929, the Senate voted 36–45 (HR 2667). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–40, Democrats 33–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 36
No: 45
Did not vote: 24
Date: Oct 9, 1929

By party

Democrats33 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
Republicans7 yes · 40 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Smith Wildman Brookhart R-IA voted yes
Edwin Sidney Broussard D-LA voted no
Joseph Eugene Ransdell D-LA voted no
Gerald Prentice Nye R-ND voted yes
George William Norris R-NE voted yes
Key Pittman D-NV voted no
Royal Samuel Copeland D-NY voted no
William Bliss Pine R-OK voted yes
William Henry Mcmaster R-SD voted yes
John James Blaine R-WI voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI voted yes
John Benjamin Kendrick D-WY 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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