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House roll call 34 · 97th Congress · May 13, 1981

To instruct conferees on H. CON. RES. 115 to insist on the house position for the defense programs in fiscal year 1982. (motion agreed to)

On May 13, 1981, the House voted 247–162 (HCR 115). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 84–140, Republicans 163–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
247
No
162
Did not vote
33
Date
May 13, 1981

By party

  • Republicans163 yes · 22 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats84 yes · 140 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 26 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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