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House roll call 246 · 98th Congress · Jul 20, 1983

To agree to H. RES. 266, a measure censuring gerry b. Studds for alleged sexual misconduct with a male congressional page. (motion passed)

On Jul 20, 1983, the House voted 420–3 (HRE 265). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 256–3, Republicans 164–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
420
No
3
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 20, 1983

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats256 yes · 3 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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