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House roll call 20 · 72nd Congress · Mar 5, 1932

To amend H. R. 9699 (p. 263, 7/5/32), making appropriations for the treasury and post office departments for fiscal 1933, by restoring the automatic salary incr

On Mar 5, 1932, the House voted 160–155 (HR 9699). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–114, Republicans 100–44, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
160
No
155
Did not vote
126
Date
Mar 5, 1932

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 114 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans100 yes · 44 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 26 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 amend H. R. 9699 (p. 263, 7/5/32), making…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-20/to-amend-h-r-9699-p-263-7-5 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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