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House roll call 783 · 97th Congress · Dec 15, 1982

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1965, a bill designating certain lands in the mark twain national forest in missouri, which compromise approximately six thousa

On Dec 15, 1982, the House voted 250–143 (S 1965). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–12, Republicans 44–131, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
250
No
143
Did not vote
48
Date
Dec 15, 1982

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 131 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 12 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 1965: A bill to designate certain lands in the Mark Twain National Forest in Missouri, which comprise approximately six thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight acres, and which are generally depicted on a map entitled Paddy Creek Wilderness Area, as a component of the National Wilderness Preservation System.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 1965, a…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1982,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-H-783/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-1965-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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