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House roll call 45 · 98th Congress · Apr 12, 1983

To amend H.R. 1437, the california wilderness act of 1983. The walker amendment provides that the secretary of agriculture may, upon application by the state of

On Apr 12, 1983, the House voted 121–272 (HR 1437). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–229, Republicans 115–49. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
121
No
272
Did not vote
36
Date
Apr 12, 1983

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 49 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 229 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1437: A bill entitled: The California Wilderness Act of 1983.

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 amend H.R. 1437, the california…: House Vote, Apr 12, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-45/to-amend-h-r-1437-the-california-wilderness-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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