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House roll call 697 · 97th Congress · Sep 23, 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 Sep 23, 1982, the House voted 298–51 (HR 5540). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–4, Republicans 118–47, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 51 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

298

No

51

Did not vote

93

Date

Sep 23, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.