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House roll call 16 · 97th Congress · Apr 7, 1981

To pass S. 840, to continue in effect from apr. 6 to sept. 30, 1981 any authority provided under the department of justice appropriation authorization act, fisc

On Apr 7, 1981, the House voted 368–2 (S 840). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–0, Republicans 160–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
368
No
2
Did not vote
71
Date
Apr 7, 1981

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 2 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Democrats208 yes · 0 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 840: A bill to continue in effect any authority provided under the Department of Justice Appropriation Authorization Act, Fiscal Year 1980, for a certain period.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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