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House roll call 805 · 98th Congress · Aug 2, 1984

To limit debate on the conte amendment to H.R. 5973, a bill making appropriations for the department of the interior and related agencies for the fiscal year en

On Aug 2, 1984, the House voted 285–116 (HR 5973). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–28, Republicans 68–88. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
285
No
116
Did not vote
38
Date
Aug 2, 1984

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 88 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 28 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 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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