To reconsider the rejection by the Senate of the nomination of charles a. Jones to be district attorney for the western district of north carolina. (p. 6944-1)

On Apr 5, 1932, the Senate voted 26–42. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 32–8, Democrats 0–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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: 26
No: 42
Did not vote: 25
Date: Apr 5, 1932

By party

Democrats0 yes · 38 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 8 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Bingham R-CT voted no
James Couzens R-MI voted no
Lynn Joseph Frazier R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Bronson Murray Cutting R-NM voted no
David Aiken Reed R-PA voted no
Porter Hinman Dale R-VT voted no
John James Blaine R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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