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House roll call 288 · 98th Congress · Aug 2, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass S. 64, a bill establishing the irish wilderness in mark twain national forest, missouri. (motion passed;2/3 required)

On Aug 2, 1983, the House voted 406–18 (S 64). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 255–5, Republicans 151–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
406
No
18
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 2, 1983

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats255 yes · 5 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 64: A bill to establish the Irish Wilderness in Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 64, a bill…: House Vote, Aug 2, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-288/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-64-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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