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Senate roll call 67 · 71st Congress · Oct 23, 1929

To amend H.R. 2667 by reducing the tariff on calcium carbide from 1 cent per pound to 1/2 cent per pound. (p. 4821-2)

On Oct 23, 1929, the Senate voted 37–42 (HR 2667). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–31, Democrats 22–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
37
No
42
Did not vote
26
Date
Oct 23, 1929

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 13 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 31 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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