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Senate roll call 277 · 72nd Congress · Feb 27, 1933

To amend H.R. 14359 (47 stat 1467, 3/3/1933), a bill entitled "an act to establish a uniform system of bankruptcy throughout the United States" approved july 1,

On Feb 27, 1933, the Senate voted 43–26 (HR 14359). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–1, Republicans 8–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
43
No
26
Did not vote
34
Date
Feb 27, 1933

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 25 no · 17 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 amend H.R. 14359 (47 stat 1467…: Senate Vote, Feb 27, 1933,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-277/to-amend-h-r-14359-47-stat-1467-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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