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House roll call 37 · 87th Congress · Jun 8, 1961

H.R. 7446. Tax rate extension act of 1961. Extend for one year current corporation and excise rates, and 10 percent telephone and passenger transportation tax

On Jun 8, 1961, the House voted 189–196 (HR 7446). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–207, Republicans 162–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
189
No
196
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 8, 1961

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 207 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans162 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 7446: To provide a 1-year extension of the existing corporate normal tax rate and of certain excise tax rates

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. 7446. Tax rate extension act of 1961…: House Vote, Jun 8, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-37/h-r-7446-tax-rate-extension-act-of-1961 (accessed 2026-10-17).