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House roll call 64 · 87th Congress · Aug 2, 1961

S. 2311. Authorize additional appropriations for aircraft, missiles and ships to meet possible crisis in berlin or elsewhere. Passed. Yea supports President'

On Aug 2, 1961, the House voted 406–0 (S 2311). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–0, Republicans 170–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
406
No
0
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 2, 1961

By party

  • Democrats246 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans170 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 2311: A bill to authorize additional appropriations for aircraft, missiles, and naval. vessels for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 2311. Authorize additional appropriations…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-64/s-2311-authorize-additional-appropriations-for-aircraft-missiles-and (accessed 2026-10-17).

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