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House roll call 17 · 88th Congress · Apr 25, 1963

H.R. 4997. Passage.

On Apr 25, 1963, the House voted 208–195 (HR 4997). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–31, Republicans 1–175. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
208
No
195
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 25, 1963

By party

  • Democrats218 yes · 31 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 175 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4997: To extend the feed grain program

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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