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House roll call 116 · 87th Congress · Sep 26, 1961

H.R. 9033. Foreign assistance appropriations act for fiscal 1960. Conference stage. Senate amendment permitting President to withold foreign aid information

On Sep 26, 1961, the House voted 152–119 (HR 9033). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 131–48, Republicans 22–72. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
152
No
119
Did not vote
16
Date
Sep 26, 1961

By party

  • Democrats131 yes · 48 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 72 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 9033: Making appropriations for foreign assistance and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1962, 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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