To resolve into the committee of the whole to consider H. R. 13991, a bill to aid agriculture and relieve its ever existing national economic emergency. (p. 165

On Jan 12, 1933, the House voted 358–2 (HR 13991). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–0, Republicans 168–2, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 358
No: 2
Did not vote: 87
Date: Jan 12, 1933

By party

Democrats189 yes · 0 no · 40 didn’t vote
Republicans168 yes · 2 no · 47 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Frank Herbert Foss R-MA voted no
Joseph William Martin Jr. R-MA voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Frank Herbert Foss R-MA
Joseph William Martin Jr. R-MA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Jan 12, 1933,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-95/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-to (accessed 2026-10-17).