To amend H. R. 12946, a bill to relieve destitution, broaden the lending powers of the reconstruction finance corporation, and create employment by providing fo

On Jul 13, 1932, the House voted 170–169 (HR 12946). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–194, Democrats 184–2, Others 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 14 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: 170
No: 169
Did not vote: 54
Date: Jul 13, 1932

By party

Democrats184 yes · 2 no · 43 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 194 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Lewis Williams Douglas D-AZ voted no
Philip David Swing R-CA voted yes
Fred Cramer Gilchrist R-IA voted yes
Ed Hoyt Campbell R-IA voted yes
Seymour Howe Person R-MI voted yes
William Francis James R-MI voted yes
Victor Laurence August Christgau R-MN voted yes
James Herbert Sinclair R-ND voted yes
Oscar Louis Auf Der Heide D-NJ voted no
Fiorello Henry La Guardia R-NY voted yes
Louis Thomas Mcfadden R-PA voted yes
Thomas Ryum Amlie R-WI voted yes
Gardner Robert Withrow R-WI voted yes
George John Schneider R-WI voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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