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House roll call 561 · 98th Congress · Apr 5, 1984

To amend H. CON. RES. 280 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The mackay substitute reduces the deficit by $234 billion over 3 years, raises revenu

On Apr 5, 1984, the House voted 108–310 (HCON 280). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 80–178, Republicans 28–133. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 108 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
108
No
310
Did not vote
20
Date
Apr 5, 1984

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 133 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats80 yes · 178 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 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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