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House roll call 16 · 87th Congress · Mar 24, 1961

H.R. 3935. Fair labor standards amendments of 1961. Passed as amended by CQ 14. Yea supports President's position.

On Mar 24, 1961, the House voted 341–78 (HR 3935). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–44, Republicans 134–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 79 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
341
No
78
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 24, 1961

By party

  • Democrats209 yes · 44 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans134 yes · 35 no · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3935. Fair labor standards amendments…: House Vote, Mar 24, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-16/h-r-3935-fair-labor-standards-amendments-of-1961 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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