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House roll call 28 · 87th Congress · May 11, 1961

H.R. 6094. Raise salary ceiling for members and employees of council of economic advisors. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On May 11, 1961, the House voted 209–137 (HR 6094). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–14, Republicans 16–146. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 30 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
209
No
137
Did not vote
17
Date
May 11, 1961

By party

  • Democrats215 yes · 14 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 146 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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