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House roll call 172 · 87th Congress · Jul 2, 1962

H. RES. 714. Resolution expressing view that federal communications commission should permit certain am radio "clear channel" station policy changes.

On Jul 2, 1962, the House voted 198–87 (HRE 714). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 137–28, Republicans 63–60. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 88 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
198
No
87
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 2, 1962

By party

  • Democrats137 yes · 28 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans63 yes · 60 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

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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