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House roll call 59 · 87th Congress · Jul 20, 1961

H. RES. 328. Disapprove presidential NLRB reorganization plan. Adopted. Nay supports President's position.

On Jul 20, 1961, the House voted 231–179 (HRE 328). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–177, Republicans 161–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
231
No
179
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 20, 1961

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 177 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans161 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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