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House roll call 43 · 88th Congress · Jul 16, 1963

H.R. 4897. Repeal the geographic limitation on the operation of the sedition act of 1917. Lindsay (r-n.y.) motion to recommit.

On Jul 16, 1963, the House voted 40–339 (HR 1043). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–180, Republicans 9–161. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 43 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
40
No
339
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 16, 1963

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 180 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 161 no · 3 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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