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House roll call 81 · 87th Congress · Aug 28, 1961

H.R. 7176. Authorize secretary of agriculture to initiate national hog cholera eradication program. Passed.

On Aug 28, 1961, the House voted 337–3 (HR 7176). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–0, Republicans 140–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
337
No
3
Did not vote
13
Date
Aug 28, 1961

By party

  • Democrats199 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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