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House roll call 26 · 72nd Congress · Apr 1, 1932

To amend H. R. 10236, by placing on incomes from $100,000 to $5,000,000 a sur-tax of 40 to 65 per cent. (p. 7235-1, 7235-2, 7236-1)

On Apr 1, 1932, the House voted 178–211 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 116–87, Republicans 63–126, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 150 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
178
No
211
Did not vote
54
Date
Apr 1, 1932

By party

  • Democrats116 yes · 87 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans63 yes · 126 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 70 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 10236, by placing on incomes…: House Vote, Apr 1, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-26/to-amend-h-r-10236-by-placing-on-incomes (accessed 2026-10-17).