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House roll call 148 · 97th Congress · Jul 23, 1981

To amend H.R. 4144, fiscal 1982 appropriations for energy and water development, by deleting $17.8 million in construction funds for the stonewall jackson dam i

On Jul 23, 1981, the House voted 137–267 (HR 4144). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 82–143, Republicans 55–124, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 137 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
137
No
267
Did not vote
37
Date
Jul 23, 1981

By party

  • Republicans55 yes · 124 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 143 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 57 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-148/to-amend-h-r-4144-fiscal-1982-appropriations-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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