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House roll call 70 · 72nd Congress · Jun 21, 1932

To pass H. RES. 226, proposing an investigation of certain matters affecting the post office department. (p. 13613-2)

On Jun 21, 1932, the House voted 190–138 (HR 226). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–6, Republicans 22–153, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
190
No
138
Did not vote
76
Date
Jun 21, 1932

By party

  • Democrats189 yes · 6 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 153 no · 42 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. 226, proposing an…: House Vote, Jun 21, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-70/to-pass-h-res-226-proposing-an-investigation-of (accessed 2026-10-17).