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Senate roll call 211 · 72nd Congress · Jul 12, 1932

To amend H.R. 9642, by providing for elimination of appropriations for unnecessary army posts with a view to future economy. (p. 15115-2, JP. 710-11)

On Jul 12, 1932, the Senate voted 22–30 (HR 9642). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–19, Democrats 12–15, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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
22
No
30
Did not vote
43
Date
Jul 12, 1932

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 15 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 19 no · 18 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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