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House roll call 22 · 88th Congress · May 9, 1963

H.R. 950. Amend the internal security act of 1950 to provide a legislative basis for personnel security procedures of the national security agency. Passage.

On May 9, 1963, the House voted 340–40 (HR 950). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–37, Republicans 159–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 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
340
No
40
Did not vote
10
Date
May 9, 1963

By party

  • Democrats185 yes · 37 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans159 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 950: To amend the Internal Security Act of 1950

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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