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House roll call 69 · 97th Congress · Jun 16, 1981

To suspend the rules and pass H.J. RES. 287, to support the implementation of the world health organization voluntary code on infant formula. (motion agreed to)

On Jun 16, 1981, the House voted 301–100 (HJR 287). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–8, Republicans 86–93, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
301
No
100
Did not vote
40
Date
Jun 16, 1981

By party

  • Republicans86 yes · 93 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 8 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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