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House roll call 89 · 88th Congress · Nov 7, 1963

H.R. 8969. Passage.

On Nov 7, 1963, the House voted 187–179 (HR 8969). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–44, Republicans 1–159. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
187
No
179
Did not vote
10
Date
Nov 7, 1963

By party

  • Democrats209 yes · 44 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 159 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 8969: To provide, for the period ending June 30, 1964, 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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