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House roll call 237 · 98th Congress · Jul 14, 1983

To pass H.R. 2769, to promote economic revitalization and to facilitate expansion of economic opportunities in the caribbean basin region. (motion passed)

On Jul 14, 1983, the House voted 289–129 (HR 2769). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 144–115, Republicans 146–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 131 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
289
No
129
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 14, 1983

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 16 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats144 yes · 115 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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