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House roll call 387 · 98th Congress · Oct 25, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4091, a bill amending the national school lunch act and the child nutrition act of 1966 to improve the operation of programs

On Oct 25, 1983, the House voted 306–114 (HR 4091). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 253–4, Republicans 53–110. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
306
No
114
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 25, 1983

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 110 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats253 yes · 4 no · 15 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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