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House roll call 161 · 87th Congress · Jun 21, 1962

H.R. 11222. Food and agriculture act of 1962. Committee amendment to allow grain farmers in feed deficit areas to plant as much as in 1959-60.

On Jun 21, 1962, the House voted 267–151 (HR 11222). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–18, Republicans 35–138. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
267
No
151
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 21, 1962

By party

  • Democrats237 yes · 18 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 138 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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 11222. Food and agriculture act of…: House Vote, Jun 21, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-161/h-r-11222-food-and-agriculture-act-of-1962 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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