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House roll call 56 · 88th Congress · Aug 7, 1963

H. RES. 477. Providing a closed rule, preventing floor amends and allowing one motion to recommit, for consideration of H.R. 7824 extending the existing tempor

On Aug 7, 1963, the House voted 303–72 (HRE 477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–19, Republicans 101–64. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 83 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
303
No
72
Did not vote
10
Date
Aug 7, 1963

By party

  • Democrats213 yes · 19 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans101 yes · 64 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

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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