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House roll call 553 · 97th Congress · Jul 23, 1982

To order the previous question on H. RES. 489, the rule under which H.R. 2643 is to be considered. H.R. 2643 provides for the improvement of the nation's airpor

On Jul 23, 1982, the House voted 135–178 (HRES 489). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 134–47, Republicans 16–147, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
135
No
178
Did not vote
97
Date
Jul 23, 1982

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 147 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Democrats134 yes · 47 no · 65 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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