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Senate roll call 85 · 72nd Congress · Apr 7, 1932

To pass S.J. RES. 131, providing assistance in the rehabilitation of certain storm stricken areas in the U.S. And in relieving unemployment in such areas. (p.

On Apr 7, 1932, the Senate voted 40–17 (SJR 131). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–3, Republicans 12–15, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
40
No
17
Did not vote
43
Date
Apr 7, 1932

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 3 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 15 no · 23 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, “To pass S.J. RES. 131, providing assistance…: Senate Vote, Apr 7, 1932,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-S-85/to-pass-s-j-res-131-providing-assistance-in (accessed 2026-10-17).