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Senate roll call 228 · 72nd Congress · Dec 23, 1932

To proceed to consideration of S. 436, a bill to amend the national prohibition act, as amended and supplemented, in respect to the definition of intoxicating l

On Dec 23, 1932, the Senate voted 23–48 (S 436). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–28, Republicans 16–23, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 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
23
No
48
Did not vote
23
Date
Dec 23, 1932

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 28 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 23 no · 11 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 proceed to consideration of S. 436, a…: Senate Vote, Dec 23, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-228/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-436-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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