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House roll call 32 · 98th Congress · Mar 21, 1983

To amend H.R. 1149 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The smith amendment precludes the addition of oregon roadless lands in the wilderness system

On Mar 21, 1983, the House voted 58–292 (HR 1149). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–215, Republicans 53–79. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 58 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
58
No
292
Did not vote
87
Date
Mar 21, 1983

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 79 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 215 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1149: A bill to designate certain National Forest System and other lands in the State of Oregon for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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