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House roll call 252 · 98th Congress · Jul 26, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 622, a bill amending title 5 of the United States code to provide death benefits to survivors of federal law enforcement offi

On Jul 26, 1983, the House voted 390–33 (HR 622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 257–2, Republicans 134–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 33 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
390
No
33
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 26, 1983

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 31 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats257 yes · 2 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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