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House roll call 53 · 72nd Congress · May 19, 1932

To recommit H. R. 11897 to the committee on appropriations with instructions to amend certain sections. (p. 10716-1,2, p. 10717-1)

On May 19, 1932, the House voted 182–201 (HR 11897). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 53–148, Republicans 134–57, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
182
No
201
Did not vote
54
Date
May 19, 1932

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 148 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans134 yes · 57 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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