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House roll call 236 · 87th Congress · Oct 10, 1962

H.R. 12580. Fiscal 1963 appropriations for the departments of state, justice commerce and related agencies, including the civil rights commission. Adoption of

On Oct 10, 1962, the House voted 171–76 (HR 12580). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 122–38, Republicans 58–46. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 84 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
171
No
76
Did not vote
15
Date
Oct 10, 1962

By party

  • Democrats122 yes · 38 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans58 yes · 46 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

The bill

H.R. 12580: Making appropriations for the Departments of State, Justice, and Commerce, the Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 12580. Fiscal 1963 appropriations for…: House Vote, Oct 10, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-236/h-r-12580-fiscal-1963-appropriations-for-the-departments (accessed 2026-10-17).

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