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House roll call 169 · 87th Congress · Jun 30, 1962

H.R. 12154. Sugar act amendments of 1962. Conference report.

On Jun 30, 1962, the House voted 248–31 (HR 12154). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 151–20, Republicans 103–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
248
No
31
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 30, 1962

By party

  • Democrats151 yes · 20 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans103 yes · 17 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 12154: To amend and extend the provisions of the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended

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. 12154. Sugar act amendments of 1962…: House Vote, Jun 30, 1962,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-169/h-r-12154-sugar-act-amendments-of-1962-conference (accessed 2026-10-17).