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House roll call 5 · 72nd Congress · Dec 19, 1931

To recommit to the committee on banking and currency with instructions and report back with amendment, the bill H. R. 6172 p. 3, 1/23/32), amending the federal

On Dec 19, 1931, the House voted 165–192 (HR 6172). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 150–47, Republicans 17–147, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 64 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
165
No
192
Did not vote
85
Date
Dec 19, 1931

By party

  • Democrats150 yes · 47 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 147 no · 53 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 recommit to the committee on banking and…: House Vote, Dec 19, 1931,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-5/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-banking-and-currency (accessed 2026-10-16).

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