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House roll call 853 · 98th Congress · Sep 19, 1984

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

On Sep 19, 1984, the House voted 55–355 (HR 5290). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–208, Republicans 11–147. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 55 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
55
No
355
Did not vote
29
Date
Sep 19, 1984

By party

  • Republicans11 yes · 147 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 208 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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