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Senate roll call 139 · 72nd Congress · May 30, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by levying a tax of 1/8 of 1 per cent on the selling price of stocks and bonds on stock exchanges of this country, in place of a tax of 1/4

On May 30, 1932, the Senate voted 37–45 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–27, Democrats 22–20, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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

37

No

45

Did not vote

16

Date

May 30, 1932

From Voteview roll call records.