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House roll call 240 · 98th Congress · Jul 14, 1983

To pass H.R. 1398, a bill promoting energy conservation by providing for daylight saving time on a permanent basis. (motion failed)

On Jul 14, 1983, the House voted 199–211 (HR 1398). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 138–116, Republicans 63–98. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 179 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
199
No
211
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 14, 1983

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 98 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats138 yes · 116 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 99 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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