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House roll call 113 · 87th Congress · Sep 23, 1961

H.R. 9118. Establish a U.S. Arms control and disarmament agency. Conference report. Agreed to. Yea supports President's position.

On Sep 23, 1961, the House voted 253–50 (HR 9118). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 184–20, Republicans 81–42. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 62 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
253
No
50
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 23, 1961

By party

  • Democrats184 yes · 20 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans81 yes · 42 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9118: To establish a U.S. Arms Control Agency

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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