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Senate roll call 112 · 72nd Congress · May 23, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by providing a tax on phosphate rock of eight cents per 100 pounds. (p. 10898-2)

On May 23, 1932, the Senate voted 15–61 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–32, Democrats 7–31, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 17 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
15
No
61
Did not vote
22
Date
May 23, 1932

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 31 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 32 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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