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Senate roll call 77 · 72nd Congress · Mar 15, 1932

To amend H.R. 8397, by providing that $113,000 of timber on indian forest land be sold and the proceeds be used to compensate the U.S. For administrative expens

On Mar 15, 1932, the Senate voted 52–7 (HR 8397). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–4, Democrats 26–4, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
52
No
7
Did not vote
39
Date
Mar 15, 1932

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 4 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 4 no · 17 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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