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House roll call 408 · 98th Congress · Nov 1, 1983

To amend H.R. 4185 to delete the multi-year procurement funds for the b-1b bomber. (motion failed)

On Nov 1, 1983, the House voted 175–247 (HR 4185). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 159–104, Republicans 18–145. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 122 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
175
No
247
Did not vote
13
Date
Nov 1, 1983

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 145 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats159 yes · 104 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 42 more.

The bill

H.R. 4185: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, 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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