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House roll call 59 · 88th Congress · Aug 12, 1963

H.R. 7525. Amend crime laws affecting d.c. To increase investigative powers of the police, nulify the mallory and durham rules of evidence and provide minimum

On Aug 12, 1963, the House voted 114–222 (HR 7525). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 134–115, Republicans 13–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 128 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
114
No
222
Did not vote
10
Date
Aug 12, 1963

By party

  • Democrats134 yes · 115 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 139 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 48 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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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 7525. Amend crime laws affecting d.c…: House Vote, Aug 12, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-59/h-r-7525-amend-crime-laws-affecting-d-c (accessed 2026-10-17).