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House roll call 323 · 97th Congress · Dec 9, 1981

To agree to H.RES. 291, the rule for the consideration of H.R. 3566, a bill authorizing foreign aid for fiscal years 1982 and 1983. (motion passed)

On Dec 9, 1981, the House voted 250–151 (HRES 291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 180–37, Republicans 69–114, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
250
No
151
Did not vote
41
Date
Dec 9, 1981

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 114 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats180 yes · 37 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 26 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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