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House roll call 72 · 87th Congress · Aug 9, 1961

H. RES. 406. Allow open rule for debate on H.R. 6882, providing another assistant secretary of labor to handle problems of women in labor force. Adopted. Yea

On Aug 9, 1961, the House voted 369–16 (HRE 406). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–2, Republicans 145–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
369
No
16
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 9, 1961

By party

  • Democrats225 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans145 yes · 14 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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