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House roll call 223 · 87th Congress · Oct 3, 1962

H. RES. 823. An open rule for debate on H.R. 12373, authorizing $2.3 billion for river, harbor, beach erosion and flood control construction.

On Oct 3, 1962, the House voted 344–4 (HRE 823). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–0, Republicans 130–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
344
No
4
Did not vote
14
Date
Oct 3, 1962

By party

  • Democrats214 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans130 yes · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “H. RES. 823. An open rule for debate on H.R…: House Vote, Oct 3, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-223/h-res-823-an-open-rule-for-debate-on (accessed 2026-10-17).

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