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House roll call 15 · 87th Congress · Mar 24, 1961

H.R. 3935. Fair labor standards amendments of 1961. Hiestand motion to recommit. Rejected.

On Mar 24, 1961, the House voted 196–224 (HR 3935). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 175–81, Republicans 24–146. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
196
No
224
Did not vote
18
Date
Mar 24, 1961

By party

  • Democrats175 yes · 81 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 146 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 3935. Fair labor standards amendments…: House Vote, Mar 24, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-15/h-r-3935-fair-labor-standards-amendments-of-1961 (accessed 2026-10-17).