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House roll call 189 · 98th Congress · Jun 16, 1983

To pass H.R. 1590, a bill providng emergency food assistance to low-income and unemployed persons and improving the commodity distribution program. (motion pass

On Jun 16, 1983, the House voted 389–18 (HR 1590). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 247–2, Republicans 143–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
389
No
18
Did not vote
31
Date
Jun 16, 1983

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 16 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats247 yes · 2 no · 23 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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