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House roll call 248 · 98th Congress · Jul 20, 1983

To amend H.R. 2969 by striking the authorization for procurement of the MX missile. (motion failed)

On Jul 20, 1983, the House voted 207–220 (HR 2969). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 190–74, Republicans 18–147. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
207
No
220
Did not vote
10
Date
Jul 20, 1983

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 147 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 74 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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