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House roll call 140 · 87th Congress · Apr 3, 1962

H.R. 10700. Authorized appropriation to expand peace corps.

On Apr 3, 1962, the House voted 317–70 (HR 10700). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–18, Republicans 107–55. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 73 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
317
No
70
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 3, 1962

By party

  • Democrats215 yes · 18 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans107 yes · 55 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10700: To amend the Peace Corps Act

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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