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House roll call 73 · 87th Congress · Aug 9, 1961

H.R. 6302. Transfer ownership and administration of freedman's hospital from federal government to howard university and authorize appropriation for constructi

On Aug 9, 1961, the House voted 321–61 (HR 6302). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–55, Republicans 152–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 61 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
321
No
61
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 9, 1961

By party

  • Democrats170 yes · 55 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans152 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6302: To establish a teaching hospital for Howard University, to transfer Freedmens Hospital to the university, 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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 6302. Transfer ownership and…: House Vote, Aug 9, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-73/h-r-6302-transfer-ownership-and-administration-of-freedmans (accessed 2026-10-17).

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