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House roll call 436 · 97th Congress · May 19, 1982

To pass H.R. 5726, a bill authorizing appropriations to the secretary of commerce for the programs of the national bureau of standards for fiscal year 1983. (m

On May 19, 1982, the House voted 249–131 (HR 5726). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–13, Republicans 45–121. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
249
No
131
Did not vote
56
Date
May 19, 1982

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 121 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Democrats207 yes · 13 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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