To pass S. 1. (p. 1697-2)

On Jan 11, 1932, the Senate voted 63–8 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–8, Republicans 40–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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: 63
No: 8
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jan 11, 1932

By party

Democrats36 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hugo Lafayette Black D-AL voted no
Smith Wildman Brookhart R-IA voted no
George Mcgill D-KS voted no
Burton Kendall Wheeler D-MT voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Sam Gilbert Bratton D-NM voted no
John William Elmer Thomas D-OK voted no
William John Bulow D-SD voted no
Kenneth Douglas Mckellar D-TN voted no
Thomas Terry (Tom) Connally D-TX voted no
John James Blaine R-WI voted no
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI voted no

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 pass S. 1. (p. 1697-2): Senate Vote, Jan 11, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-40/to-pass-s-1-p-1697-2 (accessed 2026-10-15).