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House roll call 78 · 97th Congress · Jun 18, 1981

To amend H.R. 3480 by prohibiting the provision of legal advice respecting a client's rights and responsibilities regarding abortion. (motion failed)

On Jun 18, 1981, the House voted 160–242 (HR 3480). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–182, Republicans 123–63, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 104 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
160
No
242
Did not vote
32
Date
Jun 18, 1981

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 63 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 182 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 24 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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