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Senate roll call 216 · 72nd Congress · Jul 16, 1932

To consider S.J. RES. 202, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States, relative to the eighteenth, prohibition amendment. (p. 15651-1)

On Jul 16, 1932, the Senate voted 37–21 (SJR 202). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–20, Democrats 30–6, Others 1–0. 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
21
Did not vote
27
Date
Jul 16, 1932

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 20 no · 11 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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