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House roll call 229 · 87th Congress · Oct 4, 1962

S. 1123. Extend the child labor provisions of the fair labor standards act to children employed in agriculture. Gubser amendment to strike the enacting clause.

On Oct 4, 1962, the House voted 137–193 (S 1123). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 76–145, Republicans 79–66. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
137
No
193
Did not vote
14
Date
Oct 4, 1962

By party

  • Democrats76 yes · 145 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans79 yes · 66 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 62 more.

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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