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House roll call 25 · 87th Congress · May 3, 1961

H.R. 6441. Federal water pollution control act amendments of 1961. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On May 3, 1961, the House voted 308–110 (HR 6441). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–22, Republicans 79–88. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 101 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
308
No
110
Did not vote
17
Date
May 3, 1961

By party

  • Democrats231 yes · 22 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans79 yes · 88 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 21 more.

The bill

H.R. 6441: To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide for a more effective program of water pollution control

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.R. 6441. Federal water pollution control…: House Vote, May 3, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-25/h-r-6441-federal-water-pollution-control-act-amendments (accessed 2026-10-17).

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