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House roll call 54 · 87th Congress · Jul 10, 1961

H.R. 187. Establish uniform procedures for federal court review of alien deportation and exclusion orders issued by justice department. Suspension of rules.

On Jul 10, 1961, the House voted 304–59 (HR 187). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–71, Republicans 165–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 74 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
304
No
59
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 10, 1961

By party

  • Democrats170 yes · 71 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans165 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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