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House roll call 8 · 97th Congress · Feb 24, 1981

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 31, amending the truth-in-lending act to encourage cash discounts. (motion agreed to; 2/3 required)

On Feb 24, 1981, the House voted 372–4 (HR 31). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–3, Republicans 168–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
372
No
4
Did not vote
66
Date
Feb 24, 1981

By party

  • Republicans168 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats204 yes · 3 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 31: A bill to amend the Truth in Lending Act to encourage cash discounts, and for other purposes.

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. 31…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-8/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-31 (accessed 2026-10-17).