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Although it appeared Republicans would maintain a narrow majority following the election, a series of special elections gave Democrats a bare one-seat majority in the House and Republicans a one-seat majority in the Senate. Several progressive Republicans gave the Democrats a working majority. Congressional disputes with Hoover played a part in Roosevelt's victory in the 1932 presidential election. Hoover vetoed a federal relief bill, while Roosevelt praised the 72nd Congress. In the 1932 elections, Democrats would go on to gain nearly 100 House seats, leading to the [[New Deal]].  

Although it appeared Republicans would maintain a narrow majority following the election, a series of special elections gave Democrats a bare one-seat majority in the House and Republicans a one-seat majority in the Senate. Several progressive Republicans gave the Democrats a working majority. Congressional disputes with Hoover played a part in Roosevelt's victory in the 1932 presidential election. Hoover vetoed a federal relief bill, while Roosevelt praised the 72nd Congress. In the 1932 elections, Democrats would go on to gain nearly 100 House seats, leading to the [[New Deal]].  

[[category:Politics]]

[[Category:Politics]]

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[[Category:Republican Party]]

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[[Category:Democratic Party]]

[[Category:Great Depression]]

[[Category:Great Depression]]