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House roll call 660 · 97th Congress · Sep 15, 1982

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 6580, a bill requiring the coast guard to develop marine safefty regulations specifically designed for sailing school vessels

On Sep 15, 1982, the House voted 236–154 (HR 6580). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–30, Republicans 53–126, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
236
No
154
Did not vote
46
Date
Sep 15, 1982

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 126 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats186 yes · 30 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 3 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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