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House roll call 91 · 87th Congress · Sep 6, 1961

H.R. 8723. Amend welfare and pension plans disclosure act of 1958 to provide for more effective enforcement. Powell motion to pass bill under suspension of rul

On Sep 6, 1961, the House voted 245–161 (HR 8723). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 188–70, Republicans 71–98. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 141 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
245
No
161
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 6, 1961

By party

  • Democrats188 yes · 70 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 98 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 61 more.

The bill

H.R. 8723: To amend the Welfare and Pension Plans Disclosure Act with respect to the method of enforcement and to provide certain additional sanctions, 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. 8723. Amend welfare and pension plans…: House Vote, Sep 6, 1961,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/87-H-91/h-r-8723-amend-welfare-and-pension-plans-disclosure (accessed 2026-10-17).