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House roll call 18 · 72nd Congress · Mar 2, 1932

To pass H. R. 8083 (p. 122, 5/6/32), providing for the appointment as ensigns in the line of the navy of all midshipmen, who graduate from the naval academy in

On Mar 2, 1932, the House voted 183–143 (HR 8083). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 90–79, Republicans 95–66. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 145 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
183
No
143
Did not vote
117
Date
Mar 2, 1932

By party

  • Democrats90 yes · 79 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Republicans95 yes · 66 no · 56 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 65 more.

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. 8083 (p. 122, 5/6/32)…: House Vote, Mar 2, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-18/to-pass-h-r-8083-p-122-5-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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