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House roll call 803 · 97th Congress · Dec 17, 1982

To agree to H. RES. 621, a measure amending the rules of the House Of Representatives to establish an office for the bicentennial of the house of representative

On Dec 17, 1982, the House voted 230–97 (HRES 621). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 165–12, Republicans 64–85, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
230
No
97
Did not vote
115
Date
Dec 17, 1982

By party

  • Republicans64 yes · 85 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Democrats165 yes · 12 no · 69 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 agree to H. RES. 621, a measure amending…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-803/to-agree-to-h-res-621-a-measure-amending (accessed 2026-10-17).