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House roll call 80 · 72nd Congress · Jul 13, 1932

To pass H. R. 12946, a bill to relieve destitution, broaden the lending powers of the reconstruction finance corporation, and create employment by providing for

On Jul 13, 1932, the House voted 296–46 (HR 12946). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 169–11, Democrats 128–35, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 46 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
296
No
46
Did not vote
103
Date
Jul 13, 1932

By party

  • Democrats128 yes · 35 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans169 yes · 11 no · 37 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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