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House roll call 716 · 97th Congress · Oct 1, 1982

To pass 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, or

On Oct 1, 1982, the House voted 236–187 (HJRES 350). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 70–167, Republicans 168–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 90 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
187
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 1, 1982

By party

  • Republicans168 yes · 20 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats70 yes · 167 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 10 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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