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House roll call 63 · 87th Congress · Jul 31, 1961

S.J. RES. 120. Give President authority to call up ready reserves and extend for 12 months tours of those currently on active duty with armed forces, to meet p

On Jul 31, 1961, the House voted 403–2 (SJRE 120). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–0, Republicans 164–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

403

No

2

Did not vote

13

Date

Jul 31, 1961

From Voteview roll call records.