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House roll call 71 · 72nd Congress · Jun 24, 1932

To pass H. RES. 273, by authorizing that the expenses of conducting the investigation of the expenditures of the post office department shall be paid out of the

On Jun 24, 1932, the House voted 154–144 (HR 273). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 22–178, Democrats 170–5, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
154
No
144
Did not vote
71
Date
Jun 24, 1932

By party

  • Democrats170 yes · 5 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 178 no · 17 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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