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House roll call 568 · 98th Congress · Apr 11, 1984

To amend H.R. 7, a bill making permanent certain of the authorizations of appropriations under the national school lunch act and the child nutrition act of 1963

On Apr 11, 1984, the House voted 140–262 (HR 7). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–242, Republicans 134–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
140
No
262
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 11, 1984

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 24 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats10 yes · 242 no · 20 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 7, a bill making permanent…: House Vote, Apr 11, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-568/to-amend-h-r-7-a-bill-making-permanent (accessed 2026-10-16).

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