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Senate roll call 58 · 73rd Congress · May 12, 1933

To amend H.R. 5040, by striking out the capital tax-levy feature of it, leaving it to apply only as to inheritance and gift taxes and income taxes, limiting the

On May 12, 1933, the Senate voted 14–50 (HR 5040). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–35, Republicans 5–18, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 members voted against their own party.

During the 73rd Congress (1933–1934), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
14
No
50
Did not vote
31
Date
May 12, 1933

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 35 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 18 no · 14 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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