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House roll call 590 · 97th Congress · Aug 5, 1982

To amend H.J. RES. 521 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. H. J. RES. 521 calls for a mutual and verifiable freeze on and reductions in nuclear wea

On Aug 5, 1982, the House voted 204–202 (HJRES 521). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–176, Republicans 154–29, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
204
No
202
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 5, 1982

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 29 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 yes · 176 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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