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Senate roll call 231 · 72nd Congress · Jan 12, 1933

To recess until 12 o'clock tomorrow, a motion made during consideration of S. 4412, a bill to provide for the safer and more effective use of the assets of fede

On Jan 12, 1933, the Senate voted 14–51. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–30, Republicans 9–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
14
No
51
Did not vote
37
Date
Jan 12, 1933

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 30 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 21 no · 20 didn’t vote

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 recess until 12 o'clock tomorrow, a…: Senate Vote, Jan 12, 1933,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-231/to-recess-until-12-oclock-tomorrow-a-motion-made (accessed 2026-10-16).

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