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House roll call 628 · 98th Congress · May 15, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 89, a bill permitting the transportation of passengers between puerto rico and other United States ports on foreign-flag vess

On May 15, 1984, the House voted 390–25 (HR 89). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–5, Republicans 144–20. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
390
No
25
Did not vote
23
Date
May 15, 1984

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 20 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 5 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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 89, a…: House Vote, May 15, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-628/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-89 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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