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House roll call 178 · 87th Congress · Jul 19, 1962

H.R. 10606. Public welfare amendments of 1962. Conference report agreement.

On Jul 19, 1962, the House voted 358–34 (HR 10606). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–1, Republicans 124–34. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
358
No
34
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 19, 1962

By party

  • Democrats236 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans124 yes · 34 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 10606: To extend and improve the public assistance and child welfare services programs of the Social Security 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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