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House roll call 581 · 97th Congress · Aug 4, 1982

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 756, a bill amending title 5 of the United States code to provide death benefits to survivors of federal law enforcement offi

On Aug 4, 1982, the House voted 327–82 (HR 756). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–6, Republicans 107–76, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 82 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
327
No
82
Did not vote
33
Date
Aug 4, 1982

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 76 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 6 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 2 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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