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House roll call 127 · 87th Congress · Mar 13, 1962

S. 167. Authorize atty. Gen. To issue a civil investigative demand compelling production of business records for use in antitrust cases.

On Mar 13, 1962, the House voted 339–58 (S 167). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–27, Republicans 132–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 58 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
339
No
58
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 13, 1962

By party

  • Democrats207 yes · 27 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans132 yes · 31 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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