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Senate roll call 54 · 71st Congress · Oct 11, 1929

To amend H.R. 2667, by prohibiting importation under penalty of seizure and forfeiture, of all indecent and obscene prints, printings, advertisments, cards, ins

On Oct 11, 1929, the Senate voted 38–36 (HR 2667). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–30, Democrats 23–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

38

No

36

Did not vote

32

Date

Oct 11, 1929

From Voteview roll call records.