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House roll call 311 · 97th Congress · Nov 20, 1981

To agree to a Senate amendment to H.R. 4144, a bill making appropriations for energy and water development for fiscal year 1982. The Senate amendment directs t

On Nov 20, 1981, the House voted 67–314 (HR 4144). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–168, Republicans 23–145, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 67 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
67
No
314
Did not vote
61
Date
Nov 20, 1981

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 145 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 168 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4144: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development 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 agree to a Senate amendment to H.R. 4144…: House Vote, Nov 20, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-311/to-agree-to-a-senate-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).