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House roll call 9 · 88th Congress · Mar 13, 1963

H.R. 2440. Curtis motion to recommit with instructions to reduce authorization for all items except air force research and development and navy ship and torped

On Mar 13, 1963, the House voted 149–258 (HR 2440). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–229, Republicans 142–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
149
No
258
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 13, 1963

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 229 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans142 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2440: To authorize appropriations during fiscal year 1964 for procurement research, development, test, and evaluation of aircraft, missiles, and naval vessels for the Armed Forces, and for other purposes

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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 2440. Curtis motion to recommit with…: House Vote, Mar 13, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-9/h-r-2440-curtis-motion-to-recommit-with-instructions (accessed 2026-10-14).

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