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House roll call 107 · 87th Congress · Sep 19, 1961

H.R. 9118. Establish a U.S. Arms control agency. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Sep 19, 1961, the House voted 290–54 (HR 9118). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 200–19, Republicans 101–46. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 65 members voted against their own party.

During the 87th Congress (1961–1962), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
290
No
54
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 19, 1961

By party

  • Democrats200 yes · 19 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans101 yes · 46 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9118: To establish a U.S. Arms Control Agency

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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