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House roll call 189 · 87th Congress · Aug 8, 1962

H.R. 7283. Authorize compension to U.S. Citizens for certain personal or property losses suffered in events leading up to or during w.w.II.

On Aug 8, 1962, the House voted 355–15 (HR 7283). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–11, Republicans 148–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
355
No
15
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 8, 1962

By party

  • Democrats208 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans148 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7283: To amend the War Claims Act of 1948, as amended, to provide compensation for certain World War II losses

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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