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Senate roll call 78 · 72nd Congress · Mar 17, 1932

To determine whether a motion to recommit H.R. 8397, as modified, was germane.

On Mar 17, 1932, the Senate voted 37–26 (HR 8397). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 19–16, Democrats 24–9, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
37
No
26
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 17, 1932

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 9 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 16 no · 15 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 determine whether a motion to recommit…: Senate Vote, Mar 17, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-78/to-determine-whether-a-motion-to-recommit-h-r (accessed 2026-10-14).