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House roll call 53 · 88th Congress · Aug 5, 1963

S. 1652. Amend the national cultural center act and extend the fund-raising period for three years and to increase the number of trustees from 15 to 30. Passa

On Aug 5, 1963, the House voted 293–33 (S 1652). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 183–4, Republicans 120–34. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 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
293
No
33
Did not vote
11
Date
Aug 5, 1963

By party

  • Democrats183 yes · 4 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans120 yes · 34 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1652: A bill to amend the National Cultural Center Act to extend the termination date contained therein, and to enlarge the Board of Trustees.

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, “S. 1652. Amend the national cultural center…: House Vote, Aug 5, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-53/s-1652-amend-the-national-cultural-center-act-and (accessed 2026-10-17).