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House roll call 178 · 97th Congress · Jul 31, 1981

To pass H.R. 4331, amending the omnibus reconciliation act of 1981 to restore minimum benefits under the social security act. (motion agreed to)

On Jul 31, 1981, the House voted 404–20 (HR 4331). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–3, Republicans 173–17, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
404
No
20
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 31, 1981

By party

  • Republicans173 yes · 17 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4331: A bill to amend the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981 to restore minimum benefits under the Social Security Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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