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House roll call 429 · 98th Congress · Nov 8, 1983

To agree to that portion of the wright amendment which provides $20.0 million in funds for work-study programs under title IV of the higher education act of 196

On Nov 8, 1983, the House voted 336–72 (HJR 403). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–8, Republicans 90–64. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 72 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
336
No
72
Did not vote
31
Date
Nov 8, 1983

By party

  • Republicans90 yes · 64 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 8 no · 18 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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