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House roll call 27 · 72nd Congress · Apr 1, 1932

To amend H. R. 10236, by imposing a tax upon lubricating oils, liquid malt and grape syrup, and imported coal and oil. (p. 7327-1,2)

On Apr 1, 1932, the House voted 204–187 (HR 10236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 85–119, Republicans 122–72, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 157 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
204
No
187
Did not vote
48
Date
Apr 1, 1932

By party

  • Democrats85 yes · 119 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans122 yes · 72 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 77 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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