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Senate roll call 162 · 72nd Congress · Jun 4, 1932

To agree to the amendment to H.R. 11267, which amendment proposes that salaries of federal employees be reduced 10 per cent, and no compensation less than $1,00

On Jun 4, 1932, the Senate voted 38–27 (HR 11267). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–13, Republicans 19–14, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
38
No
27
Did not vote
33
Date
Jun 4, 1932

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 13 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 14 no · 17 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. 11267…: Senate Vote, Jun 4, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-162/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-11267 (accessed 2026-10-17).