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House roll call 608 · 97th Congress · Aug 11, 1982

To amend H.R. 6214, a bill authorizing certain construction at military installations for fiscal 1983. The harkin amendment prohibits the use of authorized fun

On Aug 11, 1982, the House voted 109–280 (HR 6214). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 100–117, Republicans 11–166, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 111 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
109
No
280
Did not vote
47
Date
Aug 11, 1982

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 166 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats100 yes · 117 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 31 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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