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House roll call 353 · 98th Congress · Sep 30, 1983

To amend H.R. 3231, a bill amending authorities contained in the export administration act of 1979. The wolpe amendment prohibits exports of nuclear goods or t

On Sep 30, 1983, the House voted 196–189 (HR 3231). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 183–56, Republicans 15–135. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
196
No
189
Did not vote
50
Date
Sep 30, 1983

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 135 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats183 yes · 56 no · 33 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 3231, a bill amending…: House Vote, Sep 30, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-353/to-amend-h-r-3231-a-bill-amending-authorities (accessed 2026-10-17).

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