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House roll call 764 · 97th Congress · Dec 13, 1982

To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES. 429, a bill establishing a state commission on teacher excellence. (motion failed;2/3 required)

On Dec 13, 1982, the House voted 225–153 (HJRES 429). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–14, Republicans 29–140, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
225
No
153
Did not vote
63
Date
Dec 13, 1982

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 140 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 14 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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