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Senate roll call 6 · 71st Congress · May 10, 1929

To amend S. 1 by striking out provision giving President right to fix salary of chairman. (p. 1107-2)

On May 10, 1929, the Senate voted 46–32 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–32, Democrats 31–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
46
No
32
Did not vote
30
Date
May 10, 1929

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote

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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