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Senate roll call 107 · 72nd Congress · May 18, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by authorizing a tax on beer which is 2.75% alcohol by volume.

On May 18, 1932, the Senate voted 23–60 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–33, Democrats 12–29, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
23
No
60
Did not vote
15
Date
May 18, 1932

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 29 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 33 no · 4 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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