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House roll call 221 · 98th Congress · Jun 29, 1983

To order the previous question on H. RES. 254, a measure establishing a select committee to conduct an investigation and inquiry into the alleged alterations of

On Jun 29, 1983, the House voted 250–151 (HRE 254). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–3, Republicans 8–152. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 11 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
250
No
151
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 29, 1983

By party

  • Republicans8 yes · 152 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 3 no · 22 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order the previous question on H. RES…: House Vote, Jun 29, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-221/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-res-254 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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