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House roll call 423 · 97th Congress · May 12, 1982

To amend H.R. 5922 to delete language restoring enforcement authority to the mine safety and health administration of safety and health standards on surface min

On May 12, 1982, the House voted 186–220 (HR 5922). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–174, Republicans 132–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
220
Did not vote
36
Date
May 12, 1982

By party

  • Republicans132 yes · 46 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats54 yes · 174 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 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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