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Senate roll call 144 · 72nd Congress · May 31, 1932

To amend H.R. 10236, by levying a tax of 5% on the amount paid for electric and gas consumption for domestic use, tax to be paid by the person paying for such e

On May 31, 1932, the Senate voted 40–45 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 26–21, Democrats 17–25, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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

40

No

45

Did not vote

13

Date

May 31, 1932

From Voteview roll call records.