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House roll call 55 · 72nd Congress · May 23, 1932

To discharge the committee on ways and means from further consideration of H. R. 10017, providing additional revenue. (p. 10955-2, 10956-1)

On May 23, 1932, the House voted 169–228 (HR 10017). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 92–120, Republicans 85–119, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 177 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
169
No
228
Did not vote
30
Date
May 23, 1932

By party

  • Democrats92 yes · 120 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans85 yes · 119 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 97 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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