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House roll call 78 · 72nd Congress · Jul 12, 1932

To concur in a Senate amendment to H. R. 11897, which amendment refers to purchase of apparel for enlisted men. (p. 15154-2, &. 15155-1)

On Jul 12, 1932, the House voted 163–128 (HR 11897). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–125, Democrats 135–3, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
163
No
128
Did not vote
156
Date
Jul 12, 1932

By party

  • Democrats135 yes · 3 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 125 no · 65 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 concur in a Senate amendment to H. R…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-78/to-concur-in-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).