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Senate roll call 76 · 72nd Congress · Mar 14, 1932

To amend H.R. 8397, by providing "that no part of this appropriation shall be expended for the purchase of oleomargarine or butter substitutes, except for cooki

On Mar 14, 1932, the Senate voted 33–32 (HR 8397). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–11, Democrats 10–21, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
33
No
32
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 14, 1932

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 21 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 11 no · 16 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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