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House roll call 149 · 98th Congress · Jun 3, 1983

To amend H.R. 3135 to reduce the official expenses of members funding by $6.9 million. (motion failed)

On Jun 3, 1983, the House voted 156–160 (HR 3135). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–151, Republicans 110–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
156
No
160
Did not vote
109
Date
Jun 3, 1983

By party

  • Republicans110 yes · 17 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 151 no · 69 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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