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House roll call 577 · 97th Congress · Aug 3, 1982

To recommit H.R. 6862 to the committee on post office and civil service with instructions that the committee report changes in laws within the jurisdiction of t

On Aug 3, 1982, the House voted 160–236 (HR 6862). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–196, Republicans 142–41, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
160
No
236
Did not vote
42
Date
Aug 3, 1982

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 41 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 196 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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