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House roll call 389 · 97th Congress · Mar 23, 1982

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2528, a bill amending the economy act to provide that all departments and agencies may obtain materials or services from othe

On Mar 23, 1982, the House voted 356–43 (HR 2528). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 187–41, Republicans 171–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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
356
No
43
Did not vote
41
Date
Mar 23, 1982

By party

  • Republicans171 yes · 2 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 41 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2528: A bill to amend the Economy Act to provide that all departments and agencies may obtain materials or services from other agencies by contract, 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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