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House roll call 57 · 98th Congress · Apr 21, 1983

To amend the stratton amendment to H. J. RES. 13 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The dicks amendment provides that the President take all neces

On Apr 21, 1983, the House voted 221–171 (HJR 13). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 196–46, Republicans 30–129. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
221
No
171
Did not vote
38
Date
Apr 21, 1983

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 129 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats196 yes · 46 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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