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House roll call 173 · 87th Congress · Jul 12, 1962

H.R. 11921. Foreign aid 196 2. New appropriations for fiscal 1963, including certain 4 year authorizations, and alliance for progress funds.

On Jul 12, 1962, the House voted 250–164 (HR 11921). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–73, Republicans 73–100. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 146 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
250
No
164
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 12, 1962

By party

  • Democrats186 yes · 73 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 100 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 66 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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