Washington D.C., June 14, 1930 – The halls of Congress echoed with cheers and applause as the House of Representatives voted 222-153 in favor of the Hawley-Smoot tariff bill, leaving the fate of the legislation in the hands of President Herbert Hoover. The bill, which has been the subject of intense debate, now rests with the President, who is expected to sign it after a thorough review.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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