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House roll call 31 · 87th Congress · May 17, 1961

H.R. 4614. Establishment of office of international travel and tourism. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On May 17, 1961, the House voted 305–104 (HR 4614). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–18, Republicans 82–88. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
305
No
104
Did not vote
16
Date
May 17, 1961

By party

  • Democrats225 yes · 18 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans82 yes · 88 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4614. Establishment of office of…: House Vote, May 17, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-31/h-r-4614-establishment-of-office-of-international-travel (accessed 2026-10-17).