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House roll call 153 · 87th Congress · Jun 6, 1962

H.R. 11665. National school lunch act of 1946. Ashbrook motion to recommit amendment.

On Jun 6, 1962, the House voted 159–221 (HR 11665). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–223, Republicans 160–4. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 8 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
159
No
221
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 6, 1962

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 223 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans160 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11665: To revise the formula for apportioning cash assistance funds among the States under the National School Lunch Act, 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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