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House roll call 804 · 97th Congress · Dec 17, 1982

To resolve into the committee of the whole for consideration of H.R. 7357, a bill revising and reforming the immigration and nationality act. (motion passed)

On Dec 17, 1982, the House voted 148–113 (HR 7357). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 91–54, Republicans 56–59, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
148
No
113
Did not vote
181
Date
Dec 17, 1982

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 59 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Democrats91 yes · 54 no · 101 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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