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House roll call 48 · 88th Congress · Jul 25, 1963

H.R. 4638. Presidential transition act. Gross (r-iowa) motion to recommit with instructions to delete language authorizing appropriation of up to $1.3 million

On Jul 25, 1963, the House voted 29–343 (HR 4638). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–200, Republicans 16–143. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
29
No
343
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 25, 1963

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 200 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 143 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4638: To promote the orderly transfer of the Executive power in connection with the expiration of the term of office of a President and the inauguration of a new President

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. 4638. Presidential transition act…: House Vote, Jul 25, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-48/h-r-4638-presidential-transition-act-gross-r-iowa (accessed 2026-10-17).