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House roll call 229 · 98th Congress · Jul 12, 1983

To amend H.R. 1, a bill amending and extending certain federal laws that establish housing and community and neighborhood development and preservation programs.

On Jul 12, 1983, the House voted 206–208 (HR 1). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 59–201, Republicans 149–10. 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
206
No
208
Did not vote
20
Date
Jul 12, 1983

By party

  • Republicans149 yes · 10 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats59 yes · 201 no · 12 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 amend H.R. 1, a bill amending and…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-229/to-amend-h-r-1-a-bill-amending-and (accessed 2026-10-17).