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House roll call 685 · 98th Congress · Jun 6, 1984

To amend H.R. 5743 to reduce funds appropriated by this act by 1 percent. (motion passed)

On Jun 6, 1984, the House voted 231–164 (HR 5753). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 102–142, Republicans 131–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 125 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
231
No
164
Did not vote
41
Date
Jun 6, 1984

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 23 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats102 yes · 142 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 more.

The bill

H.R. 5753: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes.

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 amend H.R. 5743 to reduce funds…: House Vote, Jun 6, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-685/to-amend-h-r-5743-to-reduce-funds-appropriated (accessed 2026-10-17).

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