Washington, D.C., June 14, 1930 – In a stunning display of partisan politics, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Hawley-Smoot tariff bill, sending the document to the desk of President Herbert Hoover. The 222-153 vote marked the culmination of a months-long battle over trade policies, but behind the scenes, whispers of corruption and special interests swirled like a tempest in the nation’s capital.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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