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House roll call 525 · 98th Congress · Feb 23, 1984

To pass H.R. 2708, a bill to further the national security and improve the economy of the United States by providing grants for the improvement of proficiency i

On Feb 23, 1984, the House voted 265–120 (HR 2708). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 203–33, Republicans 65–89. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
265
No
120
Did not vote
49
Date
Feb 23, 1984

By party

  • Republicans65 yes · 89 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats203 yes · 33 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 18 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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