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House roll call 251 · 98th Congress · Jul 21, 1983

To agree to H. RES. 249, the rule under which H.R. 2957 is to be considered. H.R. 2957 extends the authority of the export-import bank of the United States; enc

On Jul 21, 1983, the House voted 369–42 (HR 2957). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–14, Republicans 131–28. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 42 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
369
No
42
Did not vote
28
Date
Jul 21, 1983

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 28 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 14 no · 20 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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