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House roll call 846 · 98th Congress · Sep 13, 1984

To agree to H. RES. 578, the rule under which H.R. 5609 is to be considered. H.R. 5609 authorizes a national program of improving the quality of education. (mot

On Sep 13, 1984, the House voted 311–89 (HRE 578). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 249–3, Republicans 62–86. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
311
No
89
Did not vote
39
Date
Sep 13, 1984

By party

  • Republicans62 yes · 86 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats249 yes · 3 no · 20 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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