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House roll call 37 · 97th Congress · May 13, 1981

To amend H.R. 3512 by prohibiting the use of funds to pay for an abortion or the administrative expenses in connection with any federal employee health plan whi

On May 13, 1981, the House voted 242–155 (HR 3512). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 97–123, Republicans 146–33, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 130 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
242
No
155
Did not vote
42
Date
May 13, 1981

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 33 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats97 yes · 123 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 50 more.

The bill

H.R. 3512: A bill making supplemental and further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, rescinding certain budget authority, 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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