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House roll call 103 · 87th Congress · Sep 18, 1961

S. 1459. Increase the amounts of longevity pay increases for postal workers and make the workers eligible after shorter service. Passed.

On Sep 18, 1961, the House voted 362–4 (S 1459). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–0, Republicans 145–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
362
No
4
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 18, 1961

By party

  • Democrats221 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans145 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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