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House roll call 774 · 97th Congress · Dec 14, 1982

To amend H. J. RES 631 to continue the current cap on salaries of members of Congress at $60,662 per year. (motion failed)

On Dec 14, 1982, the House voted 208–208 (HJRES 631). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 87–142, Republicans 121–65, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 152 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
208
No
208
Did not vote
26
Date
Dec 14, 1982

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 65 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats87 yes · 142 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 72 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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