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House roll call 799 · 97th Congress · Dec 17, 1982

To amend H.R. 7397, a bill promoting economic revitalization and facilitating expansion of economic opportunity in the caribbean basin region. The de lugo amend

On Dec 17, 1982, the House voted 171–226 (HR 7397). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 146–76, Republicans 24–150, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
171
No
226
Did not vote
45
Date
Dec 17, 1982

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 150 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats146 yes · 76 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 20 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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