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House roll call 20 · 88th Congress · May 7, 1963

H.J. RES. 245. Place limits on the use of government funds for foreign travel by members and employees of Congress and require itemized reports. Passage.

On May 7, 1963, the House voted 387–2 (HJRE 245). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–2, Republicans 162–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
387
No
2
Did not vote
10
Date
May 7, 1963

By party

  • Democrats227 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans162 yes · 0 no · 4 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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