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Senate roll call 259 · 72nd Congress · Feb 7, 1933

To agree to the amendment to H.R. 13520, which amendment authorizes the heads of each executive department and independent establishment to make such reductions

On Feb 7, 1933, the Senate voted 50–33 (HR 13520). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–8, Republicans 17–24, Others 0–1. 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

50

No

33

Did not vote

19

Date

Feb 7, 1933

From Voteview roll call records.