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House roll call 56 · 72nd Congress · May 31, 1932

To pass H. RES. 235, creating a special committee to investigate government competition with private enterprise. (p. 11675-2)

On May 31, 1932, the House voted 177–128 (HR 235). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–106, Democrats 126–22, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
177
No
128
Did not vote
142
Date
May 31, 1932

By party

  • Democrats126 yes · 22 no · 81 didn’t vote
  • Republicans50 yes · 106 no · 61 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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