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House roll call 66 · 87th Congress · Aug 3, 1961

S. 1643. Agricultural act of 1961. Provide wheat and feed grain control programs for 1962, and extend other farm laws. Adoption of conference report. Yea sup

On Aug 3, 1961, the House voted 224–170 (S 1643). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–61, Republicans 52–122. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 113 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
224
No
170
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 3, 1961

By party

  • Democrats185 yes · 61 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 122 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 33 more.

The bill

S. 1643: A bill to improve and protect farm prices and farm income, to increase farmer participation in the development of farm programs, to adjust supplies of agricultural commodities in line with the requirements therefor, to improve distribution and expand expo

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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