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House roll call 296 · 97th Congress · Nov 18, 1981

To recede from disagreement to a Senate amendment to H.R. 4522, a bill making appropriations for the district of columbia for fiscal year 1982. The Senate amen

On Nov 18, 1981, the House voted 186–210 (HR 4522). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 128–95, Republicans 59–117, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 154 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
186
No
210
Did not vote
42
Date
Nov 18, 1981

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 117 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats128 yes · 95 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 74 more.

The bill

H.R. 4522: A bill making appropriations for the government of the District of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part against the revenue of said district for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and for other purposes.

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 recede from disagreement to a Senate…: House Vote, Nov 18, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-296/to-recede-from-disagreement-to-a-senate-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).