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House roll call 49 · 98th Congress · Apr 13, 1983

To amend H. J. RES. 13 to express the sense of Congress that the United States and the soviet union should adhere to the guaranteed strategic build-down princip

On Apr 13, 1983, the House voted 190–229 (HJR 13). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–208, Republicans 141–22. 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
190
No
229
Did not vote
17
Date
Apr 13, 1983

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 208 no · 13 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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