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House roll call 238 · 87th Congress · Oct 11, 1962

S. 3451. Allow residential occupants of unpatented mining claims on public lands to acquire title up to five acres of such land at the descretion of SEC. Of in

On Oct 11, 1962, the House voted 182–78 (S 3451). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 177–7, Republicans 35–100. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
182
No
78
Did not vote
15
Date
Oct 11, 1962

By party

  • Democrats177 yes · 7 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 100 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 3451: A bill to provide relief for residential occupants of unpatented mining claims upon which valuable improvements have been placed, and for other purposes.

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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