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House roll call 216 · 98th Congress · Jun 29, 1983

To refer to the committee on rules H. RES. 245, a measure establishing a select committee to conduct an investigation and inquiry into the alleged alterations o

On Jun 29, 1983, the House voted 256–161 (HRE 245). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 258–4, Republicans 0–159. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
256
No
161
Did not vote
18
Date
Jun 29, 1983

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 159 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats258 yes · 4 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To refer to the committee on rules H. RES…: House Vote, Jun 29, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-216/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-rules-h-res (accessed 2026-10-17).