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House roll call 782 · 97th Congress · Dec 15, 1982

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7340, a bill designating certain national forest system lands in the state of oregon for inclusion in the national wilderness

On Dec 15, 1982, the House voted 247–141 (HR 7340). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 201–10, Republicans 45–131, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
247
No
141
Did not vote
54
Date
Dec 15, 1982

By party

  • Republicans45 yes · 131 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats201 yes · 10 no · 35 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7340, a…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-782/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-7340 (accessed 2026-10-17).