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House roll call 227 · 98th Congress · Jul 12, 1983

To amend H.R. 10, a bill amending the public works and economic development act of 1965 and the appalachian regional development act of 1965. The walker amendm

On Jul 12, 1983, the House voted 148–270 (HR 10). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–234, Republicans 124–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
148
No
270
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 12, 1983

By party

  • Republicans124 yes · 38 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 234 no · 13 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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