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House roll call 431 · 97th Congress · May 19, 1982

To amend H.R. 5842 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute to the peyser amendment. H.R. 5842 is a bill authorizing appropriations for activities of TH

On May 19, 1982, the House voted 189–203 (HR 5842). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–184, Republicans 151–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
189
No
203
Did not vote
50
Date
May 19, 1982

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 19 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 184 no · 24 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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