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House roll call 755 · 97th Congress · Dec 9, 1982

To amend H.R. 6957, a bill making appropriations for the departments of commerce, justice, and state, the judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year en

On Dec 9, 1982, the House voted 243–153 (HR 6957). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 94–126, Republicans 149–26, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 120 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
243
No
153
Did not vote
46
Date
Dec 9, 1982

By party

  • Republicans149 yes · 26 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats94 yes · 126 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 40 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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