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House roll call 17 · 72nd Congress · Feb 27, 1932

To pass H. R. 9642 (p. 302, 47 stat 709, 7/21/32), authorizing supplemental appropriations for emergency highway construction with a view to increasing employme

On Feb 27, 1932, the House voted 205–109 (HR 9642). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 163–12, Republicans 53–109, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 members voted against their own party.

During the 72nd Congress (1931–1932), Herbert Hoover was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
205
No
109
Did not vote
109
Date
Feb 27, 1932

By party

  • Democrats163 yes · 12 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans53 yes · 109 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 9642 (p. 302, 47 stat 709…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-17/to-pass-h-r-9642-p-302-47-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).

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