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House roll call 72 · 97th Congress · Jun 16, 1981

To amend H.R. 3480, by eliminating the reasonable notice and hearing requirements before terminating or suspension of services. (motion failed)

On Jun 16, 1981, the House voted 152–251 (HR 3480). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–207, Republicans 136–43, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
152
No
251
Did not vote
39
Date
Jun 16, 1981

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 43 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 207 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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