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Senate roll call 209 · 72nd Congress · Jul 12, 1932

To amend H.R. 9642 (47 stat. 709, 7/21/1932), a bill authorizing supplemental appropriations for emergency highway construction with a view to increasing employ

On Jul 12, 1932, the Senate voted 17–44 (HR 9642). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–37, Democrats 16–10, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
17
No
44
Did not vote
38
Date
Jul 12, 1932

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 10 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 37 no · 12 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 9642 (47 stat. 709…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-209/to-amend-h-r-9642-47-stat-709-7 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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