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House roll call 619 · 98th Congress · May 9, 1984

To amend amend H.R. 5119 to prohibit the use of foreign military sales funds by foreign countries for the purpose of developing their own weapons systems outsid

On May 9, 1984, the House voted 40–379 (HR 5119). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–231, Republicans 12–149. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 40 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
40
No
379
Did not vote
19
Date
May 9, 1984

By party

  • Republicans12 yes · 149 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats28 yes · 231 no · 13 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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