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House roll call 290 · 98th Congress · Aug 2, 1983

To amend H.R. 2780, a bill extending for five years general revenue sharing under title 31 of the United States code and providing for an increase in local gove

On Aug 2, 1983, the House voted 226–202 (HR 2780). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 88–175, Republicans 138–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
226
No
202
Did not vote
11
Date
Aug 2, 1983

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 27 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats88 yes · 175 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 more.

The bill

H.R. 2780: A bill to extend and amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to the general revenue sharing program.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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