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House roll call 766 · 97th Congress · Dec 13, 1982

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 7044, a bill to strengthen the investigatory and enforcement powers of the postal service (motion passed;2/3 required)

On Dec 13, 1982, the House voted 320–61 (HR 7044). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 194–17, Republicans 125–45, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 62 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

320

No

61

Did not vote

60

Date

Dec 13, 1982

From Voteview roll call records.