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House roll call 591 · 98th Congress · May 1, 1984

To amend H.R. 7 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. H.R. 7 makes permanent certain of the authorizations of appropriations under the national scho

On May 1, 1984, the House voted 136–270 (HR 7). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–226, Republicans 117–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
136
No
270
Did not vote
31
Date
May 1, 1984

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 45 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 226 no · 26 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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