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House roll call 265 · 97th Congress · Oct 27, 1981

To resolve into the committee of the whole house for the consideration of H.R. 4503, a bill to amend the federal water pollution control act by authorizing fund

On Oct 27, 1981, the House voted 382–4 (HR 4503). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–3, Republicans 171–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
382
No
4
Did not vote
55
Date
Oct 27, 1981

By party

  • Republicans171 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 3 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4503: A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize funds for fiscal year 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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