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House roll call 24 · 88th Congress · May 13, 1963

H.R. 5517. Supplemental appropriations. Thomas (d-texas) motion to adopt conference report.

On May 13, 1963, the House voted 242–129 (HR 5517). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 218–9, Republicans 37–134. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
242
No
129
Did not vote
10
Date
May 13, 1963

By party

  • Democrats218 yes · 9 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 134 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…: House Vote, May 13, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-24/h-r-5517-supplemental-appropriations-thomas-d-texas-motion (accessed 2026-10-17).