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House roll call 109 · 87th Congress · Sep 21, 1961

H.R. 5628. Authorize study of proposals for a national tropical botanic garden in hawaii. Suspension of rules. Two-thirds majority required. Rejected.

On Sep 21, 1961, the House voted 215–125 (HR 5628). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–16, Republicans 21–124. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
215
No
125
Did not vote
15
Date
Sep 21, 1961

By party

  • Democrats224 yes · 16 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 124 no · 3 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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