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House roll call 893 · 98th Congress · Oct 5, 1984

To pass S. 607, a bill amending the communications act of 1934. (motion passed)

On Oct 5, 1984, the House voted 308–86 (S 607). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 238–10, Republicans 71–77. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
308
No
86
Did not vote
43
Date
Oct 5, 1984

By party

  • Republicans71 yes · 77 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats238 yes · 10 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 607, a bill amending the…: House Vote, Oct 5, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-893/to-pass-s-607-a-bill-amending-the-communications (accessed 2026-10-17).

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