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House roll call 891 · 98th Congress · Oct 5, 1984

To amend the oxley substitute amendment for S. 607, a bill amending the comminications act of 1934. The oxley substitute reduces the authorizations for the cor

On Oct 5, 1984, the House voted 68–328 (S 607). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–241, Republicans 61–87. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 68 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
68
No
328
Did not vote
43
Date
Oct 5, 1984

By party

  • Republicans61 yes · 87 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 241 no · 24 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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