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House roll call 398 · 98th Congress · Oct 27, 1983

To recommit H.R. 3231 to the committee on foreign affairs with instructions to report it back forthwith containing an amendment to retain the President's author

On Oct 27, 1983, the House voted 124–285 (HR 3231). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–233, Republicans 105–53. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
124
No
285
Did not vote
28
Date
Oct 27, 1983

By party

  • Republicans105 yes · 53 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 233 no · 19 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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