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House roll call 48 · 72nd Congress · May 9, 1932

To recommit to the committee on the district of columbia, H. J. RES. 154 (p.r. 47, 1/14/33), authorizing the merger of street railway corporations operating in

On May 9, 1932, the House voted 100–192 (HJR 154). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–95, Republicans 48–98, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 100 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
100
No
192
Did not vote
153
Date
May 9, 1932

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 95 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 98 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 20 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 recommit to the committee on the district…: House Vote, May 9, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-48/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-the-district-of (accessed 2026-10-17).