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Senate roll call 72 · 72nd Congress · Mar 7, 1932

To amend H.R. 7912, by making agricultural appropriations for eradicating barberry plants. (p. 5351-2)

On Mar 7, 1932, the Senate voted 20–46 (HR 7912). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–36, Democrats 17–14, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
20
No
46
Did not vote
32
Date
Mar 7, 1932

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 14 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 36 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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