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House roll call 21 · 72nd Congress · Mar 8, 1932

To pass H. R. 5315 (p. 65, 47 stat 70, 3/23/32), amending the judicial code and defining and limiting the jurisdiction of courts sitting in equity. (p. 5469-1)

On Mar 8, 1932, the House voted 362–14 (HR 5315). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–1, Republicans 177–14, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
362
No
14
Did not vote
47
Date
Mar 8, 1932

By party

  • Democrats207 yes · 1 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans177 yes · 14 no · 26 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. 5315 (p. 65, 47 stat 70…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-21/to-pass-h-r-5315-p-65-47-stat (accessed 2026-10-15).

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