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House roll call 146 · 87th Congress · Apr 11, 1962

H.R. 11151. Legislative appropriation bill. Conte (r-mass) motion to recommit with instructions to prohibit use of post office funds for handling cong. Franke

On Apr 11, 1962, the House voted 192–197 (HR 11151). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 50–185, Republicans 148–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
192
No
197
Did not vote
14
Date
Apr 11, 1962

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 185 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans148 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11151: Making appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, 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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