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House roll call 700 · 97th Congress · Sep 24, 1982

To agree to H. RES. 581, a measure amending the rules of the House Of Representatives to establish an office of the historian in the United States house of repr

On Sep 24, 1982, the House voted 132–180 (HRES 581). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 113–54, Republicans 19–125, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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

132

No

180

Did not vote

130

Date

Sep 24, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.