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House roll call 52 · 98th Congress · Apr 20, 1983

To amend H. J. RES. 13, stating that any negotiated freeze must provide for essential equivalence in overall nuclear capabilities at present and in the future.

On Apr 20, 1983, the House voted 204–211 (HJR 13). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 63–193, Republicans 144–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 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
204
No
211
Did not vote
18
Date
Apr 20, 1983

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 21 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats63 yes · 193 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 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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