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House roll call 150 · 87th Congress · May 9, 1962

H.R. 8617. $73 million for damage awards made under philippine rehabilitation act of 1946.

On May 9, 1962, the House voted 171–201 (HR 8617). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 128–84, Republicans 43–117. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 127 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
171
No
201
Did not vote
13
Date
May 9, 1962

By party

  • Democrats128 yes · 84 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 117 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 47 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. 8617. $73 million for damage awards…: House Vote, May 9, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-150/h-r-8617-73-million-for-damage-awards-made (accessed 2026-10-17).