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House roll call 239 · 98th Congress · Jul 14, 1983

To amend H.R. 1398, a bill promoting energy conservation by providing for daylight saving time on a permanent basis. The coats amendment permits states to exemp

On Jul 14, 1983, the House voted 221–187 (HR 1398). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 107–143, Republicans 114–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 152 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
221
No
187
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 14, 1983

By party

  • Republicans114 yes · 45 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats107 yes · 143 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 72 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 1398, a bill promoting energy…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-239/to-amend-h-r-1398-a-bill-promoting-energy (accessed 2026-10-17).