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House roll call 852 · 98th Congress · Sep 19, 1984

To amend H.R. 5290, a bill establishing a temporary program under which parenteral diacetylmorphine will be made available through qualified pharmacies for the

On Sep 19, 1984, the House voted 178–232 (HR 5290). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 160–92, Republicans 18–140. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 110 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
178
No
232
Did not vote
29
Date
Sep 19, 1984

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 140 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats160 yes · 92 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 30 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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