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House roll call 88 · 87th Congress · Sep 5, 1961

H.R. 9033. Foreign assistance appropriations act of 1961. Passman amendment as amended by ford, increasing military aid appropriations. Agreed to. Yea suppo

On Sep 5, 1961, the House voted 243–151 (HR 9033). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–72, Republicans 77–93. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 149 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
243
No
151
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 5, 1961

By party

  • Democrats181 yes · 72 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans77 yes · 93 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 69 more.

The bill

H.R. 9033: Making appropriations for foreign assistance and related agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1962, 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. 9033. Foreign assistance appropriations…: House Vote, Sep 5, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-88/h-r-9033-foreign-assistance-appropriations-act-of-1961 (accessed 2026-10-17).