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House roll call 89 · 87th Congress · Sep 5, 1961

H.R. 9033. Foreign assistance appropriations act of 1961. Passed. Yea supports President's position.

On Sep 5, 1961, the House voted 270–123 (HR 9033). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 188–62, Republicans 95–75. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 137 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
270
No
123
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 5, 1961

By party

  • Democrats188 yes · 62 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans95 yes · 75 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 57 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-89/h-r-9033-foreign-assistance-appropriations-act-of-1961 (accessed 2026-10-17).