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House roll call 148 · 98th Congress · Jun 3, 1983

To amend H.R. 3135 to reduce the funding for special and select committees by $6 million. (motion failed)

On Jun 3, 1983, the House voted 133–189 (HR 3135). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–189, Republicans 126–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
133
No
189
Did not vote
81
Date
Jun 3, 1983

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 17 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats26 yes · 189 no · 57 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3135: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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