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Senate roll call 115 · 72nd Congress · May 23, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by reducing duty on potassium aluminum sulphate or potash alum and amonium aluminum sulphate or amonia alum, to 5/8 cent per pound in lieu

On May 23, 1932, the Senate voted 23–45 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 6–30, Democrats 16–15, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
45
Did not vote
35
Date
May 23, 1932

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 15 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 30 no · 14 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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