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House roll call 421 · 97th Congress · May 12, 1982

To amend H.R. 5922 to provide $1 billion in funds for the new mortage subsidy assistance program administered by the department of housing and urban development

On May 12, 1982, the House voted 343–67 (HR 5922). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–15, Republicans 128–52. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 67 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
343
No
67
Did not vote
32
Date
May 12, 1982

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 52 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats215 yes · 15 no · 16 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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