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House roll call 797 · 97th Congress · Dec 16, 1982

To agree to H. RES. 623, a measure providing that the speaker of the house certify the report of the committee on public works and transportation with respect t

On Dec 16, 1982, the House voted 259–105 (HRES 623). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–4, Republicans 56–105, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
259
No
105
Did not vote
70
Date
Dec 16, 1982

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 105 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 4 no · 36 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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