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House roll call 50 · 72nd Congress · May 19, 1932

To amend H. R. 11897 (p. 286, 7/14/32), making appropriations for the military and non-military activities of the war department for fiscal 1933, which amendmen

On May 19, 1932, the House voted 218–168 (HR 11897). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–123, Republicans 143–48, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 127 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
218
No
168
Did not vote
53
Date
May 19, 1932

By party

  • Democrats79 yes · 123 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans143 yes · 48 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 47 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. 11897 (p. 286, 7/14/32)…: House Vote, May 19, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-50/to-amend-h-r-11897-p-286-7-14 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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