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House roll call 198 · 87th Congress · Sep 13, 1962

S. 4. Establish an 80-mile portion of padre island as a national seashore.

On Sep 13, 1962, the House voted 258–87 (S 4). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–5, Republicans 56–82. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
258
No
87
Did not vote
14
Date
Sep 13, 1962

By party

  • Democrats202 yes · 5 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans56 yes · 82 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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