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House roll call 51 · 87th Congress · Jun 28, 1961

S. 1922. Housing act of 1961. Authorization of $4.88 billion in housing programs over four years. Adoption of conference report. Yea supports presidents pos

On Jun 28, 1961, the House voted 229–176 (S 1922). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–44, Republicans 26–142. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
229
No
176
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 28, 1961

By party

  • Democrats213 yes · 44 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 142 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1922: A bill to assist in the provision of housing for moderate and low income families, to promote orderly urban development, to extend and amend laws relating to housing, urban renewal, and community facilities, 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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Capitol Receipts, “S. 1922. Housing act of 1961. Authorization…: House Vote, Jun 28, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-51/s-1922-housing-act-of-1961-authorization-of-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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