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House roll call 426 · 97th Congress · May 13, 1982

To amend H.R. 5890, a bill authorizing appropriations to NASA for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management. TH

On May 13, 1982, the House voted 121–248 (HR 5890). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–178, Republicans 99–70. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
121
No
248
Did not vote
73
Date
May 13, 1982

By party

  • Republicans99 yes · 70 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 178 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 more.

The bill

H.R. 5890: A bill to authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development, construction of facilities, and research and program management, 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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