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House roll call 156 · 87th Congress · Jun 14, 1962

H.R. 11990. Increase national debt ceiling to $308 billion than $300 billion in stages to end june 30, 1963. Byrnes motion to recommit bill.

On Jun 14, 1962, the House voted 145–258 (HR 11990). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–247, Republicans 151–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
145
No
258
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 14, 1962

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 247 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans151 yes · 21 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 11990: To provide for a temporary increase in the public debt limit set forth in section 21 of the Second Liberty Bond Act.

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. 11990. Increase national debt ceiling…: House Vote, Jun 14, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-156/h-r-11990-increase-national-debt-ceiling-to-308 (accessed 2026-10-17).