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House roll call 16 · 88th Congress · Apr 25, 1963

H.R. 4997. Authorize a voluntary feed grains acreage diversion program. Harvey (r-ind.) motion to recommit.

On Apr 25, 1963, the House voted 196–205 (HR 4997). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–216, Republicans 176–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
196
No
205
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 25, 1963

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 216 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans176 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4997: To extend the feed grain program

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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