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House roll call 509 · 98th Congress · Jan 31, 1984

To amend H.R. 2878, a bill amending and extending the library services and construction act. The gingrich amendment authorizes the President by executive order

On Jan 31, 1984, the House voted 144–248 (HR 2878). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–228, Republicans 133–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
144
No
248
Did not vote
46
Date
Jan 31, 1984

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 20 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 228 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2878: A bill to amend and extend the Library Services and Construction Act.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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