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House roll call 268 · 98th Congress · Jul 28, 1983

To amend the wright substitute amendment to H.R. 2760 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The wright substitute prohibits covert assistance for mi

On Jul 28, 1983, the House voted 196–228 (HR 2760). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–218, Republicans 152–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
196
No
228
Did not vote
13
Date
Jul 28, 1983

By party

  • Republicans152 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 218 no · 9 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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