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House roll call 56 · 87th Congress · Jul 17, 1961

H.J. RES. 435. Authorize 1962 commemoration of agriculture department centennial. Suspension of rules. Two-thirds majority required. Passed. Yea supports p

On Jul 17, 1961, the House voted 367–12 (HJRE 435). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–1, Republicans 146–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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

367

No

12

Did not vote

13

Date

Jul 17, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.