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House roll call 580 · 97th Congress · Aug 3, 1982

To amend the committee on energy and commerce 's amendment to H.R. 5427. The smith amendment requires the federal communications commission, in consultation wit

On Aug 3, 1982, the House voted 136–244 (HR 5427). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 117–87, Republicans 19–156, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
136
No
244
Did not vote
62
Date
Aug 3, 1982

By party

  • Republicans19 yes · 156 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 87 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 26 more.

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 amend the committee on energy and…: House Vote, Aug 3, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-580/to-amend-the-committee-on-energy-and-commerce-s (accessed 2026-10-17).

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