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Senate roll call 138 · 72nd Congress · May 27, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by providing a tax of 2 cents on checks, drafts or order for payment of money in excess of $5.00, to be paid by maker or drawer. (p. 11412

On May 27, 1932, the Senate voted 39–39 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 18–28, Democrats 25–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
39
No
39
Did not vote
18
Date
May 27, 1932

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 14 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 28 no · 4 didn’t vote

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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