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House roll call 84 · 87th Congress · Aug 30, 1961

H.R. 8890. Emergency education aid act of 1961. Authorize funds for school construction, and provide one year extension of student loan program under ndea and

On Aug 30, 1961, the House voted 170–242 (HR 8890). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 171–87, Republicans 8–164. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 95 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
170
No
242
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 30, 1961

By party

  • Democrats171 yes · 87 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 164 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 15 more.

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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