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House roll call 179 · 98th Congress · Jun 14, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2062, to amend title II of the marine protection, research, and sanctuaries act of 1972. (motion passed;2/3 required)

On Jun 14, 1983, the House voted 379–38 (HR 2062). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 252–4, Republicans 127–34. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 38 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
379
No
38
Did not vote
22
Date
Jun 14, 1983

By party

  • Republicans127 yes · 34 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats252 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote

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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