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House roll call 850 · 98th Congress · Sep 18, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5656, a bill amending the controlled substances act to strengthen the authority to prevent diversion of controlled substances

On Sep 18, 1984, the House voted 392–1 (HR 5656). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–0, Republicans 153–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
392
No
1
Did not vote
46
Date
Sep 18, 1984

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 0 no · 33 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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