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Senate roll call 104 · 72nd Congress · May 16, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by lowering a tax on income in the lower brackets. (p. 10109-2, 10108-2)

On May 16, 1932, the Senate voted 31–49 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–25, Republicans 17–28, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 37 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
31
No
49
Did not vote
12
Date
May 16, 1932

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 25 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 28 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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