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House roll call 145 · 97th Congress · Jul 23, 1981

To agree to H. RES. 181, the rule waiving certain points of order against H.R. 4144, the appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year end

On Jul 23, 1981, the House voted 233–178 (HRES 185). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–25, Republicans 29–154, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
233
No
178
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 23, 1981

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 154 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats204 yes · 25 no · 17 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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