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House roll call 74 · 97th Congress · Jun 17, 1981

To amend H.R. 3480 by prohibiting the use of funds to influence any decision by a federal, state, or local agency except where they pertain to the client's lega

On Jun 17, 1981, the House voted 271–141 (HR 3480). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 92–141, Republicans 183–4, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
271
No
141
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 17, 1981

By party

  • Republicans183 yes · 4 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats92 yes · 141 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 16 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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