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House roll call 257 · 98th Congress · Jul 26, 1983

To limit debate on the markey amendment to H.R. 2969. The markey amendment requires congressional authorization prior to the deployment of troops in central am

On Jul 26, 1983, the House voted 213–195 (HR 2969). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 107–143, Republicans 107–52. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 159 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
213
No
195
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 26, 1983

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 52 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats107 yes · 143 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 79 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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