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House roll call 579 · 98th Congress · Apr 25, 1984

To amend H.R. 4974, a bill authorizing $1.56 billion for the national science foundation for fiscal years 1985 and 1986. The walker amendment reduces authorizat

On Apr 25, 1984, the House voted 170–183 (HR 4974). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 36–175, Republicans 139–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
170
No
183
Did not vote
75
Date
Apr 25, 1984

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 14 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats36 yes · 175 no · 61 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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