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House roll call 102 · 98th Congress · May 12, 1983

To amend H.R. 2066 to earmark $25 million in high technology instrumentation for elementary and secondary scools. (motion failed)

On May 12, 1983, the House voted 150–251 (HR 2066). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–230, Republicans 133–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
150
No
251
Did not vote
36
Date
May 12, 1983

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 23 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 230 no · 25 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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