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House roll call 80 · 88th Congress · Oct 23, 1963

H.R. 5945. Establish a U.S.-puerto rico comm. On the status of puerto rico. Passage.

On Oct 23, 1963, the House voted 320–44 (HR 5945). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 184–24, Republicans 136–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 44 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
320
No
44
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 23, 1963

By party

  • Democrats184 yes · 24 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans136 yes · 20 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5945: To establish a procedure for the prompt settlement, in a democratic manner, of the political status of Puerto Rico

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. 5945. Establish a U.S.-puerto rico…: House Vote, Oct 23, 1963,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/88-H-80/h-r-5945-establish-a-u-s-puerto-rico (accessed 2026-10-17).