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House roll call 417 · 98th Congress · Nov 3, 1983

To pass H.R. 1234, a bill establishing domestic content requirements for motor vehicles sold or distributed in the United States. (motion passed)

On Nov 3, 1983, the House voted 219–199 (HR 1234). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 189–71, Republicans 34–132. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
219
No
199
Did not vote
13
Date
Nov 3, 1983

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 132 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats189 yes · 71 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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