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House roll call 86 · 87th Congress · Aug 31, 1961

S. CON. RES. 34. Oppose admission red china to u.n. And U.S. Recognition of red china. Adopted. Yea supports President's position.

On Aug 31, 1961, the House voted 395–0 (SCRE 34). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–0, Republicans 163–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
395
No
0
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 31, 1961

By party

  • Democrats243 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans163 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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