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House roll call 147 · 97th Congress · Jul 23, 1981

To amend H.R. 4144, fiscal 1982 appropriations for energy and water development, by reducing by $198 million the funds for general construction, including $189

On Jul 23, 1981, the House voted 198–208 (HR 4144). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 90–138, Republicans 112–74, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 164 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
198
No
208
Did not vote
27
Date
Jul 23, 1981

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 74 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats90 yes · 138 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 84 more.

The bill

H.R. 4144: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, 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 amend H.R. 4144, fiscal 1982…: House Vote, Jul 23, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-147/to-amend-h-r-4144-fiscal-1982-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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