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House roll call 777 · 98th Congress · Jul 21, 1984

To pass H.R. 5541, a bill amending the communications act of 1934 in order to extend certain authorizations of appropriations contained in such act. (motion pas

On Jul 21, 1984, the House voted 302–91 (HR 5541). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–4, Republicans 68–89. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
302
No
91
Did not vote
41
Date
Jul 21, 1984

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 89 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 4 no · 31 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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