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House roll call 82 · 97th Congress · Jun 18, 1981

To recommit H.R. 3480 with instructions to hold hearings in relation to the President's legal services proposals. (motion failed)

On Jun 18, 1981, the House voted 165–221 (HR 3480). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–190, Republicans 144–42, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
165
No
221
Did not vote
33
Date
Jun 18, 1981

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 42 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 190 no · 24 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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