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House roll call 30 · 98th Congress · Mar 16, 1983

To limit debate on all amendments to h. J. 13 except those to the preamble and those that are in the nature of a substitute. (motion failed)

On Mar 16, 1983, the House voted 199–209 (HJR 13). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 200–50, Republicans 0–159. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
199
No
209
Did not vote
30
Date
Mar 16, 1983

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 159 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats200 yes · 50 no · 22 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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