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House roll call 26 · 87th Congress · May 11, 1961

H.R. 2010. Extend for 2 years law permitting mexicans to enter U.S. For farm work. Passed.

On May 11, 1961, the House voted 231–157 (HR 2010). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 121–126, Republicans 123–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 165 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
231
No
157
Did not vote
17
Date
May 11, 1961

By party

  • Democrats121 yes · 126 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans123 yes · 44 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 85 more.

The bill

H.R. 2010: To amend title V of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, 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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