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House roll call 55 · 97th Congress · Jun 4, 1981

To amend H.R. 3455, fiscal 1982 military construction authorizations, by delet $29.7 million for land acquisition at fort carson, colorado. (motion failed)

On Jun 4, 1981, the House voted 175–209 (HR 3455). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 159–54, Republicans 17–156. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
175
No
209
Did not vote
56
Date
Jun 4, 1981

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 156 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats159 yes · 54 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3455: A bill to authorize certain construction at military installations for fiscal year 1982, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 3455, fiscal 1982 military…: House Vote, Jun 4, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-55/to-amend-h-r-3455-fiscal-1982-military-construction (accessed 2026-10-17).