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House roll call 531 · 98th Congress · Mar 6, 1984

To amend H.R. 3648, a bill improving the cost effectiveness of the national railroad passenger corporation, and authorizing appropriations for such corporation

On Mar 6, 1984, the House voted 147–254 (HR 3648). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–229, Republicans 130–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
147
No
254
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 6, 1984

By party

  • Republicans130 yes · 26 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 229 no · 24 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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