To proceed to consideration of executive business, a motion made during consideration of H.R. 13520.

On Feb 6, 1933, the Senate voted 31–41 (HR 13520). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–41, Republicans 36–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 31
No: 41
Did not vote: 21
Date: Feb 6, 1933

By party

Democrats0 yes · 41 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 5 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Smith Wildman Brookhart R-IA voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Bronson Murray Cutting R-NM voted no
John James Blaine R-WI voted no
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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