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House roll call 144 · 87th Congress · Apr 10, 1962

H. RES. 589. Open rule for debate on H.R. 10788 extending President's authority to regulate imports of cotton textiles.

On Apr 10, 1962, the House voted 265–76 (HRE 589). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–0, Republicans 71–76. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
265
No
76
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 10, 1962

By party

  • Democrats195 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 76 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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