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House roll call 158 · 87th Congress · Jun 18, 1962

H.R. 12154. Sugar act amendment of 1962, o'neill motion to consider H. RES. 691 to grant a closed rule.

On Jun 18, 1962, the House voted 262–32 (HR 12154). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 171–5, Republicans 93–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 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
262
No
32
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 18, 1962

By party

  • Democrats171 yes · 5 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans93 yes · 28 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12154: To amend and extend the provisions of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended

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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 12154. Sugar act amendment of 1962…: House Vote, Jun 18, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-158/h-r-12154-sugar-act-amendment-of-1962-oneill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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