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House roll call 50 · 97th Congress · Jun 2, 1981

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1100 which expands eligibility of former prisoners of war for certain healthcare benefits provided by the veterans administra

On Jun 2, 1981, the House voted 394–2 (HR 1100). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–2, Republicans 180–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
394
No
2
Did not vote
44
Date
Jun 2, 1981

By party

  • Republicans180 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 2 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1100: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility of former prisoners of war for certain health-care benefits provided by the Veterans' Administration, and for other purposes.

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1100…: House Vote, Jun 2, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-50/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-1100 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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