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House roll call 644 · 97th Congress · Aug 19, 1982

To pass H.R. 6968, a bill appropriating funds for military construction and family housing for the department of defense for the fiscal year ending sept. 30, 19

On Aug 19, 1982, the House voted 325–31 (HR 6968). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 170–26, Republicans 154–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 31 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
325
No
31
Did not vote
86
Date
Aug 19, 1982

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 5 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats170 yes · 26 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 6968: A bill making appropriations for military construction for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1983, 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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