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House roll call 397 · 97th Congress · Mar 30, 1982

To pass H.J. RES. 447 to authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating apr. 4, 1982, as a "national day of reflection." (motion passed

On Mar 30, 1982, the House voted 387–3 (HJRES 447). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 213–2, Republicans 175–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
387
No
3
Did not vote
50
Date
Mar 30, 1982

By party

  • Republicans175 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats213 yes · 2 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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