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House roll call 557 · 98th Congress · Apr 4, 1984

To amend H. CON. RES. 280 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The dannemeyer substitute reduces the deficit by $206 billion over 3 years by cutting

On Apr 4, 1984, the House voted 51–354 (HCON 280). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–247, Republicans 51–108. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 52 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
51
No
354
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 4, 1984

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 108 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 247 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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