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House roll call 267 · 98th Congress · Jul 28, 1983

To amend the wright substitute amendment to H.R. 2760. The wright amendment prohibits covert assistance for military operations in nicaragua; authorizes overt

On Jul 28, 1983, the House voted 194–229 (HR 2760). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–223, Republicans 156–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 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
194
No
229
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 28, 1983

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 223 no · 10 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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