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House roll call 121 · 98th Congress · May 18, 1983

To agree to H. RES. 196, the rule for considering H.R. 2990. H.R. 2990 provides for a temporary increase of $98.8 million in the public debt. (motion passed)

On May 18, 1983, the House voted 263–156 (HR 2990). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 240–15, Republicans 24–142. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
263
No
156
Did not vote
18
Date
May 18, 1983

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 142 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats240 yes · 15 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2990: A bill to increase the temporary public debt limit, 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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