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Senate roll call 140 · 72nd Congress · May 30, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by providing that no tax be levied on stock certificates deposited, nor upon mere loans of stock in short selling operations in stock marke

On May 30, 1932, the Senate voted 37–40 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–14, Democrats 11–26, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
40
Did not vote
24
Date
May 30, 1932

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 26 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 14 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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