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House roll call 585 · 97th Congress · Aug 4, 1982

To recommit H.R. 5320, a bill establishing a community public-private training and employment assistance system and providing employment and training services,

On Aug 4, 1982, the House voted 189–218 (HR 5320). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–202, Republicans 170–18, Independents 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 40 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
189
No
218
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 4, 1982

By party

  • Republicans170 yes · 18 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 202 no · 22 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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