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House roll call 153 · 97th Congress · Jul 27, 1981

To pass H.R. 2819, increasing the amount authorized as the annual federal payment to the district of columbia. (motion agreed to)

On Jul 27, 1981, the House voted 209–179 (HR 2819). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 160–56, Republicans 51–126, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
209
No
179
Did not vote
48
Date
Jul 27, 1981

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 126 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 56 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 27 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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