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House roll call 145 · 87th Congress · Apr 11, 1962

H.R. 10788. Authorize President to regulate imports of agricultural commodities and products, and textiles when agreements exist between U.S. And other countri

On Apr 11, 1962, the House voted 312–81 (HR 10788). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–2, Republicans 85–79. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 81 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
312
No
81
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 11, 1962

By party

  • Democrats227 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans85 yes · 79 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 more.

The bill

H.R. 10788: To amend section 204 of the Agricultural Act of 1956

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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