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House roll call 19 · 87th Congress · Apr 19, 1961

S. 912. Create 10 new federal circuit court judgeships and 60 new district court judgeships. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Apr 19, 1961, the House voted 336–76 (S 912). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 252–0, Republicans 88–80. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 80 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
336
No
76
Did not vote
18
Date
Apr 19, 1961

By party

  • Democrats252 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans88 yes · 80 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 912: A bill to provide for the appointment of additional circuit and district judge and for other purpose

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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