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House roll call 61 · 87th Congress · Jul 25, 1961

H.R. 8302. Fiscal 1962 military construction appropriations. Yates amendment to eliminate funds to finance transfer of army food and container institute from

On Jul 25, 1961, the House voted 241–170 (HR 8302). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 180–67, Republicans 65–107. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 132 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
241
No
170
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 25, 1961

By party

  • Democrats180 yes · 67 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans65 yes · 107 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 52 more.

The bill

H.R. 8302: Making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1962, 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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