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House roll call 607 · 97th Congress · Aug 11, 1982

To amend H.R. 6214, a bill authorizing certain construction at military installations for fiscal 1983. The eckart amendment prohibits authorized funds for the

On Aug 11, 1982, the House voted 151–245 (HR 6214). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 88–131, Republicans 64–114, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 152 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
151
No
245
Did not vote
44
Date
Aug 11, 1982

By party

  • Republicans64 yes · 114 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats88 yes · 131 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 72 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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