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House roll call 17 · 72nd Congress · Feb 27, 1932

To pass H. R. 9642 (p. 302, 47 stat 709, 7/21/32), authorizing supplemental appropriations for emergency highway construction with a view to increasing employme

On Feb 27, 1932, the House voted 205–109 (HR 9642). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 163–12, Republicans 53–109, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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

205

No

109

Did not vote

109

Date

Feb 27, 1932

From Voteview roll call records.