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Senate roll call 47 · 72nd Congress · Jan 21, 1932

To pass S. RES. 44, a resolution to obtain recommendations of the legislature of the several states respecting the opinion of the people as to the repeal of the

On Jan 21, 1932, the Senate voted 15–55 (SRE 44). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–33, Republicans 10–30, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 18 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
15
No
55
Did not vote
21
Date
Jan 21, 1932

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 33 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 30 no · 10 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 pass S. RES. 44, a resolution to obtain…: Senate Vote, Jan 21, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-47/to-pass-s-res-44-a-resolution-to-obtain (accessed 2026-10-17).