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House roll call 37 · 72nd Congress · May 2, 1932

To suspend the rules and pass H. R. 11499, amending the federal reserve act so as to restore and maintain the purchasing power of the dollar.

On May 2, 1932, the House voted 289–60 (HR 11499). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 172–3, Republicans 117–58, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 61 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
289
No
60
Did not vote
96
Date
May 2, 1932

By party

  • Democrats172 yes · 3 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans117 yes · 58 no · 42 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 suspend the rules and pass H. R. 11499…: House Vote, May 2, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-37/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-11499 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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