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House roll call 776 · 98th Congress · Jul 21, 1984

To amend H.R. 5541, a bill amending the communications act of 1934 in order to extend certain authorizations of appropriations contained in such act. The oxley

On Jul 21, 1984, the House voted 176–217 (HR 5541). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–189, Republicans 126–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
176
No
217
Did not vote
41
Date
Jul 21, 1984

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 31 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 189 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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