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House roll call 125 · 87th Congress · Feb 28, 1962

H.R. 8399. Manpower development and training act of 1962, to train unemployed. Passage.

On Feb 28, 1962, the House voted 354–62 (HR 8399). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 210–40, Republicans 146–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 63 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
354
No
62
Did not vote
14
Date
Feb 28, 1962

By party

  • Democrats210 yes · 40 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans146 yes · 23 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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