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House roll call 199 · 87th Congress · Sep 14, 1962

Authorize the President to match up to $100 million in purchases of u.n. Bonds by other u.n. Members. Adair motion to recommit. S. 2768.

On Sep 14, 1962, the House voted 171–219 (S 2768). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–202, Republicans 137–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
171
No
219
Did not vote
14
Date
Sep 14, 1962

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 202 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 27 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2768: A bill to promote the foreign policy of the United States by authorizing the purchase of United Nations bonds and the appropriation of funds therefor.

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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