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House roll call 507 · 97th Congress · Jun 22, 1982

To pass H.R. 5879, a bill amending the immigration and nationality act to extend the authorization for appropriations for refugee assistance, and to make certai

On Jun 22, 1982, the House voted 357–58 (HR 5879). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 194–33, Republicans 162–25, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 58 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
357
No
58
Did not vote
27
Date
Jun 22, 1982

By party

  • Republicans162 yes · 25 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats194 yes · 33 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5879: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to extend for three years the authorization for appropriations for refugee assistance, to make certain improvements in the operation of the program, 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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