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House roll call 27 · 88th Congress · May 15, 1963

H.R. 6009. Increase the temporary national debt limit to $307 billion from time of enactment through june 30 and to $309 billion from july 1 through aug. 31.

On May 15, 1963, the House voted 195–222 (HR 6009). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–224, Republicans 174–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
195
No
222
Did not vote
10
Date
May 15, 1963

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 224 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans174 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6009: To provide, for the periods ending June 30, 1963, and August 31, 1963, temporary increases in the public debt limit set forth in section 21 of the Second Liberty Bond Act

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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