Volstead Act

A law in 9 Board decisions, 1921–1932.

9Board decisions about it

1921–1932first and last decision

In short

16 May 1921
Supervisor Poteen introduced a resolution on police captains accepting federal fees for enforcing the Volstead Act.
Journal 1921, p. 354 ↗
2 May 1932
The Board adopted a resolution urging Congress to modify the Volstead Act and lift prohibition on non-intoxicating products.
Journal 1932, p. 741 ↗

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Votes · 4 roll calls

yes 54no 8absent 2

4 printed roll calls; 3 were unanimous.

Decisions, by type

Decisions, by outcome

passed	2
referred	1

6 decisions have no outcome read yet.

All 9 decisions · in date order

Supervisor Poteen introduced a resolution on police captains accepting federal fees for enforcing the Volstead Act.
16 May 1921outcome not readJournal 1921, p. 354 ↗
Supervisor Mulhivill set a hearing for next Monday on Camels' petition to amend the Volstead Act.
13 Mar 1922outcome not readJournal 1922 ↗
Order of Camels asked for a hearing to amend or repeal the Volstead Act, set for March 20, 1922.
13 Mar 1922outcome not readJournal 1922 ↗
Motion to table a petition from the Order of Camels asking Congress to amend or repeal the Volstead Act.
20 Mar 1922outcome not readJournal 1922 ↗
The Board took up a report of the whole on an amendment to the Volstead Act; the outcome is not on this page.
3 Apr 1922outcome not readJournal 1922 ↗
Supervisor McSheehy's resolution backing federal and municipal Volstead Act enforcement methods was referred to the Public Welfare Committee.
8 Mar 1926referredJournal 1926, p. 327 ↗
Board prepares memorial urging Congress to amend the Volstead Act to permit legal light wines and beer.
7 Dec 1931outcome not readJournal 1931, p. 3295 ↗
The Board adopted a resolution urging Congress to modify the Volstead Act and lift prohibition on non-intoxicating products.
2 May 1932passedJournal 1932, p. 741 ↗
Resolution 511 urges Congress to legalise light wines and beer under the Volstead Act; adopted.
14 Nov 1932passedJournal 1932, p. 1669 ↗

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