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Senate roll call 151 · 72nd Congress · May 31, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by striking out lower rate and inserting the rate of 3 and 3/4 per cent tax on the income of life insurance companies, less amount deducted

On May 31, 1932, the Senate voted 54–30 (HR 10236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–19, Republicans 30–11, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 30 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
54
No
30
Did not vote
19
Date
May 31, 1932

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 19 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 11 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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