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House roll call 763 · 97th Congress · Dec 13, 1982

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2355, a bill amending the communications act of 1934 to provide that persons with impaired hearing are ensured reasonable acces

On Dec 13, 1982, the House voted 365–14 (S 2355). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–4, Republicans 158–11, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
365
No
14
Did not vote
62
Date
Dec 13, 1982

By party

  • Republicans158 yes · 11 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 4 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 2355: A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that persons with impaired hearing are insured reasonable access to telephone service.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 2355, a…: House Vote, Dec 13, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-763/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2355-a (accessed 2026-10-17).