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House roll call 406 · 98th Congress · Nov 1, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass S. 448, a bill authorizing the rehabilitation of the belle fourche irrigation project. (motion passed;2/3 required)

On Nov 1, 1983, the House voted 373–51 (S 448). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 258–4, Republicans 116–47. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 51 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
373
No
51
Did not vote
14
Date
Nov 1, 1983

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 47 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats258 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

S. 448: A bill to authorize rehabilitation of the Belle Fourche irrigation project, and for other purposes.

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 suspend the rules and pass S. 448, a bill…: House Vote, Nov 1, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-406/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-448-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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