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House roll call 76 · 97th Congress · Jun 18, 1981

To amend the mcdonald amendment to H.R. 3480 by prohibiting the use of funds to promote the legalization of homosexuality, or to promulgate or enforce legal ser

On Jun 18, 1981, the House voted 151–245 (HR 3480). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 119–101, Republicans 36–149, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 137 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
151
No
245
Did not vote
36
Date
Jun 18, 1981

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 149 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats119 yes · 101 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 57 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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