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Senate roll call 72 · 71st Congress · Oct 28, 1929

To amend H.R. 2667 by reducing the tariff on olive oil from 9 1/2 cents to 6 cents per pound. (p. 4976-1)

On Oct 28, 1929, the Senate voted 8–67 (HR 2667). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–45, Democrats 7–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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
8
No
67
Did not vote
32
Date
Oct 28, 1929

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 23 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 45 no · 17 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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