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House roll call 320 · 97th Congress · Dec 8, 1981

To postpone until dec. 10, consideration of H.J.RES.341, providing for a waiver of law pursuant to the alaska gas transportation act. (motion failed)

On Dec 8, 1981, the House voted 50–270 (HJR 341). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 29–132, Republicans 21–138. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 50 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
50
No
270
Did not vote
122
Date
Dec 8, 1981

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 138 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Democrats29 yes · 132 no · 85 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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