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House roll call 558 · 98th Congress · Apr 4, 1984

To amend H. CON. RES. 280 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The roemer substitute reduces the deficit by $225 billion over 3 years by cutting dom

On Apr 4, 1984, the House voted 59–338 (HCON 280). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–216, Republicans 33–123. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 59 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
59
No
338
Did not vote
41
Date
Apr 4, 1984

By party

  • Republicans33 yes · 123 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 216 no · 30 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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