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House roll call 162 · 87th Congress · Jun 21, 1962

H.R. 11222. Food and agriculture act of 1962. Findley motion to recommit (kill) the act.

On Jun 21, 1962, the House voted 215–205 (HR 11222). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–211, Republicans 173–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
215
No
205
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 21, 1962

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 211 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans173 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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. 11222. Food and agriculture act of…: House Vote, Jun 21, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-162/h-r-11222-food-and-agriculture-act-of-1962 (accessed 2026-10-17).