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Senate roll call 145 · 72nd Congress · May 31, 1932

To agree to the amendment to H.R. 10236, which amendment provides that no tax shall be imposed for electrical energy or gas furnished to the United States or to

On May 31, 1932, the Senate voted 35–47 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–19, Democrats 11–30, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
35
No
47
Did not vote
15
Date
May 31, 1932

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 30 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 19 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the amendment to H.R. 10236…: Senate Vote, May 31, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-145/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-10236 (accessed 2026-10-17).