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House roll call 12 · 88th Congress · Apr 10, 1963

H.R. 5517. Supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1963. Boland (d-mass) amendment to add $450 million for the accelerated public works program.

On Apr 10, 1963, the House voted 228–184 (HR 5517). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–36, Republicans 22–153. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 members voted against their own party.

During the 88th Congress (1963–1964), John F. Kennedy was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
228
No
184
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 10, 1963

By party

  • Democrats211 yes · 36 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 153 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5517: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1963, 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. 5517. Supplemental appropriations for…: House Vote, Apr 10, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-12/h-r-5517-supplemental-appropriations-for-fiscal-1963-boland (accessed 2026-10-17).