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House roll call 285 · 97th Congress · Nov 16, 1981

To recommit H.J. RES. 357 to the appropriations committee with instructions to report it back forthwith containing an amendment to reduce appropriations by 5 pe

On Nov 16, 1981, the House voted 189–201 (HJRES 357). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–190, Republicans 168–18, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
189
No
201
Did not vote
36
Date
Nov 16, 1981

By party

  • Republicans168 yes · 18 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 190 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

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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