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House roll call 177 · 87th Congress · Jul 18, 1962

H.R. 12135. Federal aid highway act of 1962. Baldwin amendment, re: relocation plan.

On Jul 18, 1962, the House voted 236–159 (HR 12135). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 77–172, Republicans 173–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
236
No
159
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 18, 1962

By party

  • Democrats77 yes · 172 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans173 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12135: To authorize appropriations for the fiscal years 1964 and 1965 for the construction of certain highways in accordance with title 23 of the United States Code, and for other purposes

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. 12135. Federal aid highway act of 1962…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-177/h-r-12135-federal-aid-highway-act-of-1962 (accessed 2026-10-18).

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