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House roll call 715 · 97th Congress · Oct 1, 1982

To amend H. J. RES. 350, a measure proposing an amendment to the constitution to require Congress to adopt a balanced budget each year, except in time of war, o

On Oct 1, 1982, the House voted 77–346 (HJRES 350). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 77–158, Republicans 0–187, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 77 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

77

No

346

Did not vote

19

Date

Oct 1, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.