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House roll call 40 · 72nd Congress · May 3, 1932

To amend H. R. 11267, by continuing saturday half-holiday for postal employees. (p. 9095-2)

On May 3, 1932, the House voted 267–132 (HR 11267). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 148–56, Democrats 121–79, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 135 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
267
No
132
Did not vote
42
Date
May 3, 1932

By party

  • Democrats121 yes · 79 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans148 yes · 56 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 55 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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