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Senate roll call 8 · 71st Congress · May 14, 1929

To pass H.R. 1, (46 stat-11, 6-15-29), a bill establishing a federal farm board to promote the effective merchandising of agricultural commodities in interstate

On May 14, 1929, the Senate voted 54–33 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–32, Democrats 34–3, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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

54

No

33

Did not vote

17

Date

May 14, 1929

From Voteview roll call records.