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House roll call 13 · 88th Congress · Apr 10, 1963

H.R. 5389. Authorize the issuance of $1 and $2 gold-backed federal reserve notes to replace $1 and $2 certificates backed by silver and repeal certain legislat

On Apr 10, 1963, the House voted 252–122 (HR 5389). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 175–39, Republicans 78–84. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 117 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
252
No
122
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 10, 1963

By party

  • Democrats175 yes · 39 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans78 yes · 84 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 37 more.

The bill

H.R. 5389: To repeal certain legislation relating to the purchase of silver, 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. 5389. Authorize the issuance of $1 and…: House Vote, Apr 10, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-13/h-r-5389-authorize-the-issuance-of-1-and (accessed 2026-10-17).