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House roll call 35 · 87th Congress · Jun 6, 1961

H.R. 7444. Fiscal 1962 appropriations for department of agriculture. Rouss amendment to reduce agricultural conservation program payments, as proposed by pres

On Jun 6, 1961, the House voted 184–196 (HR 7444). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 91–162, Republicans 109–50. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 141 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
184
No
196
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 6, 1961

By party

  • Democrats91 yes · 162 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans109 yes · 50 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 61 more.

The bill

H.R. 7444: Making appropriations for the Department of Agriculture and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1962, and for other purposes

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. 7444. Fiscal 1962 appropriations for…: House Vote, Jun 6, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-35/h-r-7444-fiscal-1962-appropriations-for-department-of (accessed 2026-10-17).