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House roll call 27 · 87th Congress · May 11, 1961

H.R. 6094. Raise salary ceilings for members and employees of council of economic advisors. Gross motion to recommit with instructions to reduce ceiling raise

On May 11, 1961, the House voted 152–196 (HR 6094). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–213, Republicans 157–6. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 24 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
152
No
196
Did not vote
17
Date
May 11, 1961

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 213 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans157 yes · 6 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6094: To amend section 4 of the Employment Act of 1946

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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