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House roll call 721 · 97th Congress · Oct 1, 1982

To adopt the conference report on S. 2036, a bill providing for a job training program to replace the comprehensive employment and training act. (motion passed)

On Oct 1, 1982, the House voted 339–12 (S 2036). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–3, Republicans 159–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
339
No
12
Did not vote
91
Date
Oct 1, 1982

By party

  • Republicans159 yes · 9 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Democrats179 yes · 3 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2036: A bill to provide for a job training program, 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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