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House roll call 21 · 88th Congress · May 8, 1963

H.R. 5517. Supplemental appropriations for fiscal 1963. Lipscomb motion to recommit conference report with instructions that house conferees disagree to a sena

On May 8, 1963, the House voted 207–190 (HR 5517). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–202, Republicans 177–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
207
No
190
Did not vote
10
Date
May 8, 1963

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 202 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans177 yes · 0 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, May 8, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-21/h-r-5517-supplemental-appropriations-for-fiscal-1963-lipscomb (accessed 2026-10-17).