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House roll call 183 · 97th Congress · Sep 9, 1981

To pass 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 245–145 (HR 4169). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 175–41, Republicans 70–104, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
245
No
145
Did not vote
51
Date
Sep 9, 1981

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 104 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats175 yes · 41 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 31 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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