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House roll call 180 · 97th Congress · Sep 9, 1981

To amend H.R. 4169, the appropriations for the departments of commerce, justice, and state, the judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending sept.

On Sep 9, 1981, the House voted 188–202 (HR 4169). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 68–148, Republicans 120–54, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 122 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
188
No
202
Did not vote
51
Date
Sep 9, 1981

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 54 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 148 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 42 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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