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House roll call 686 · 98th Congress · Jun 6, 1984

To amend H.R. 5753, a bill making $1.3 billion in appropriations for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending sept. 30, 1985. The frenzel amendment red

On Jun 6, 1984, the House voted 191–201 (HR 5753). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–191, Republicans 141–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
191
No
201
Did not vote
45
Date
Jun 6, 1984

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 11 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 191 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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. 5753, a bill making $1.3…: House Vote, Jun 6, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-686/to-amend-h-r-5753-a-bill-making-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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