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House roll call 18 · 87th Congress · Mar 29, 1961

S. 1. Area redevelopment act. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Mar 29, 1961, the House voted 251–167 (S 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–44, Republicans 44–128. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
251
No
167
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 29, 1961

By party

  • Democrats212 yes · 44 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 128 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 more.

The bill

S. 1: A bill to establish an effective program to alleviate conditions of substantial and persistent unemployment and underemployment in certain economically distressed areas.

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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