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House roll call 878 · 98th Congress · Oct 2, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4684, a bill establishing a coordinated national nutrition monitoring and related research program, and a comprehensive plan

On Oct 2, 1984, the House voted 265–157 (HR 4684). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–28, Republicans 34–129. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
265
No
157
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 2, 1984

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 129 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 28 no · 12 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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