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House roll call 6 · 87th Congress · Mar 7, 1961

H.R. 5188. Third supplemental appropriation bill for fiscal 1961. Fogarty amendment to provide aid for school districts in impacted areas. Agreed to.

On Mar 7, 1961, the House voted 339–62 (HR 5188). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 226–10, Republicans 114–52. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 62 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
339
No
62
Did not vote
17
Date
Mar 7, 1961

By party

  • Democrats226 yes · 10 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans114 yes · 52 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5188: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1961, and for other purposes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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