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House roll call 861 · 98th Congress · Sep 25, 1984

To order the previous question on H. RES. 588, the rule under which H. J. RES. 648 is to be considered. (motion passed)

On Sep 25, 1984, the House voted 218–173 (HRE 588). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–30, Republicans 4–146. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
218
No
173
Did not vote
40
Date
Sep 25, 1984

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 146 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 30 no · 23 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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