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House roll call 47 · 88th Congress · Jul 24, 1963

H.R. 6518. The clean air act. Passage.

On Jul 24, 1963, the House voted 273–102 (HR 6518). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–10, Republicans 69–94. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
273
No
102
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 24, 1963

By party

  • Democrats206 yes · 10 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans69 yes · 94 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6518: To improve, strengthen, and accelerate programs for the prevention and abatement of air pollution

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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