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House roll call 249 · 97th Congress · Oct 20, 1981

To pass H. J. RES. 331, to designate the fourth sunday in oct. As national mother-in-law day. (motion agreed to)

On Oct 20, 1981, the House voted 305–66 (HJR 331). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–29, Republicans 129–37. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 66 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
305
No
66
Did not vote
71
Date
Oct 20, 1981

By party

  • Republicans129 yes · 37 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats176 yes · 29 no · 41 didn’t vote

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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