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Senate roll call 149 · 72nd Congress · May 31, 1932

To reconsider the vote on the amendment to H.R. 10236, which amendment authorizes an import tax of 10 cents per 100 LBS. On coal. (p. 11634-2)

On May 31, 1932, the Senate voted 40–43 (HR 10236). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 17–28, Democrats 24–16, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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
43
Did not vote
17
Date
May 31, 1932

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 16 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 28 no · 5 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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