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House roll call 611 · 97th Congress · Aug 12, 1982

To amend H.R. 6542, a bill withdrawing certain lands from mineral leasing. The young amendment allows the use of explosives during seismic exploration in wilde

On Aug 12, 1982, the House voted 115–281 (HR 6542). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–196, Republicans 90–85, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
115
No
281
Did not vote
45
Date
Aug 12, 1982

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 85 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 196 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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