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House roll call 263 · 97th Congress · Oct 22, 1981

To amend H.R. 3603, by extending farm and food program authorizations through fiscal 1982-83 only, thereby canceling program reauthorizations for 1984-85. (moti

On Oct 22, 1981, the House voted 180–193 (HR 3606). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–192, Republicans 166–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
180
No
193
Did not vote
53
Date
Oct 22, 1981

By party

  • Republicans166 yes · 9 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 192 no · 32 didn’t vote

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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