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Senate roll call 52 · 72nd Congress · Jan 27, 1932

Confirmation of the nomination of william e. Humphreys as federal trade commissioner for a term expiring sept. 25, 1938. (p. 2514-1, 2790-2)

On Jan 27, 1932, the Senate voted 53–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 34–9, Democrats 18–19, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
53
No
28
Did not vote
22
Date
Jan 27, 1932

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 19 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans34 yes · 9 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “Confirmation of the nomination of william e…: Senate Vote, Jan 27…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-52/confirmation-of-the-nomination-of-william-e-humphreys-as (accessed 2026-10-17).