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House roll call 159 · 87th Congress · Jun 19, 1962

H.R. 12154. Sugar act amendment of 1962, dole motion to recommit and cut fees collected on non-quota dominican republic sugar.

On Jun 19, 1962, the House voted 174–222 (HR 12154). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–220, Republicans 150–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
174
No
222
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 19, 1962

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 220 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans150 yes · 9 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 19, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-159/h-r-12154-sugar-act-amendment-of-1962-dole (accessed 2026-10-17).

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