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Senate roll call 137 · 72nd Congress · May 27, 1932

To agree to the amendment to H.R. 10236, which amendment establishes the postal rates for the advertising portion of any publication entered as second class mat

On May 27, 1932, the Senate voted 43–32 (HR 10236). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 28–13, Democrats 16–20, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
43
No
32
Did not vote
25
Date
May 27, 1932

By party

  • Democrats16 yes · 20 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 13 no · 9 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the amendment to H.R. 10236…: Senate Vote, May 27, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-137/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-10236 (accessed 2026-10-17).