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House roll call 340 · 97th Congress · Dec 14, 1981

To pass H.R. 4910, to amend the self-government and governmental reorganizational act and the charter of the district of columbia with respect to the provisions

On Dec 14, 1981, the House voted 375–6 (HR 4910). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–1, Republicans 172–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
375
No
6
Did not vote
59
Date
Dec 14, 1981

By party

  • Republicans172 yes · 5 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats204 yes · 1 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4910: A bill to amend the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act and the charter of the District of Columbia with respect to the provisions allowing the District of Columbia to issue general obligation bonds and notes and revenue bonds, notes, and other obligations.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 4910, to amend the…: House Vote, Dec 14, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-340/to-pass-h-r-4910-to-amend-the-self (accessed 2026-10-17).

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