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House roll call 77 · 87th Congress · Aug 22, 1961

H.R. 7763. Authorize planning for U.S. Participation in world's fair scheduled for 1964-1965 in new york city. Passed.

On Aug 22, 1961, the House voted 353–42 (HR 7763). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–7, Republicans 121–35. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 42 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
353
No
42
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 22, 1961

By party

  • Democrats232 yes · 7 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 35 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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