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House roll call 23 · 88th Congress · May 13, 1963

H.R. 4274. Permit principals and teachers in d.c. Public schools to use "reasonable force" in disciplining students. Passage.

On May 13, 1963, the House voted 278–53 (HR 4274). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 138–50, Republicans 140–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 53 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
278
No
53
Did not vote
10
Date
May 13, 1963

By party

  • Democrats138 yes · 50 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 3 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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