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House roll call 55 · 87th Congress · Jul 10, 1961

H.R. 5786. Establish cape cod national seashore. Suspension of rules. Two-thirds majority required. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Jul 10, 1961, the House voted 278–82 (HR 5786). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–14, Republicans 80–68. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 82 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
278
No
82
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 10, 1961

By party

  • Democrats199 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans80 yes · 68 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 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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