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House roll call 54 · 72nd Congress · May 20, 1932

To pass H. RES. 167, providing for the consideration by the committee of the whole of H. R. 4468 which amends an act for the control of floods on the mississipp

On May 20, 1932, the House voted 136–186 (HR 167). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 20–154, Democrats 128–45, 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
136
No
186
Did not vote
99
Date
May 20, 1932

By party

  • Democrats128 yes · 45 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 154 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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 pass H. RES. 167, providing for the…: House Vote, May 20, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-54/to-pass-h-res-167-providing-for-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).