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House roll call 200 · 87th Congress · Sep 14, 1962

S. 2768. Passage.

On Sep 14, 1962, the House voted 257–134 (S 2768). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 196–51, Republicans 71–93. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 122 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
257
No
134
Did not vote
14
Date
Sep 14, 1962

By party

  • Democrats196 yes · 51 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 93 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 more.

The bill

S. 2768: A bill to promote the foreign policy of the United States by authorizing the purchase of United Nations bonds and the appropriation of funds therefor.

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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