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House roll call 216 · 97th Congress · Oct 1, 1981

To proceed to the consideration of H. RES. 208, the resolution disapproving the action of the district of columbia council in revising criminal penalties in cer

On Oct 1, 1981, the House voted 287–110 (HRES 208). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 137–85, Republicans 151–24, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 109 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
287
No
110
Did not vote
44
Date
Oct 1, 1981

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 24 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats137 yes · 85 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 29 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of H. RES…: House Vote, Oct 1, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-216/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-res-208 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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