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House roll call 631 · 97th Congress · Aug 18, 1982

To resolve into the committee of the whole for consideration of H.R. 5540, a bill amending the defense production act of 1950 to revitalize the defense industri

On Aug 18, 1982, the House voted 357–8 (HR 5540). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–3, Republicans 140–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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
357
No
8
Did not vote
76
Date
Aug 18, 1982

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 5 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 3 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Aug 18, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-631/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).

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