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House roll call 177 · 97th Congress · Jul 31, 1981

To agree to H. RES. 203, rule for consideration of H.R. 4331, restoring minimum benefits under the social security act. (motion agreed to)

On Jul 31, 1981, the House voted 370–52 (HRES 203). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–44, Republicans 181–7, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 51 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
370
No
52
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 31, 1981

By party

  • Republicans181 yes · 7 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 44 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H. RES. 203, rule for…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-177/to-agree-to-h-res-203-rule-for-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).