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House roll call 57 · 87th Congress · Jul 17, 1961

H.R. 2555. Provide advance pay for civilian government employees evacuated in case of emergency. Suspension of rules, two-thirds majority required. Passed.

On Jul 17, 1961, the House voted 285–87 (HR 2555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–12, Republicans 81–79. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 91 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
285
No
87
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 17, 1961

By party

  • Democrats212 yes · 12 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans81 yes · 79 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 more.

The bill

H.R. 2555: To provide for allotment and advancement of pay with respect to civilian employees of the United States in cases of emergency evacuations in oversea areas, 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. 2555. Provide advance pay for civilian…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-57/h-r-2555-provide-advance-pay-for-civilian-government (accessed 2026-10-17).