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House roll call 632 · 97th Congress · Aug 18, 1982

To amend H.R. 5540, a bill amending the defense production act of 1950 to revitalize the defense industrial base of the United States. The perkins amendment PR

On Aug 18, 1982, the House voted 242–180 (HR 5540). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–46, Republicans 52–134, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
242
No
180
Did not vote
20
Date
Aug 18, 1982

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 134 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 46 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 18 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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