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House roll call 283 · 98th Congress · Aug 1, 1983

To postpone consideration of H. RES. 256, a measure disapproving the President's recommendation to extend certain waiver authority under the trade act of 1974 t

On Aug 1, 1983, the House voted 279–126 (HRE 256). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–38, Republicans 73–88. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
279
No
126
Did not vote
34
Date
Aug 1, 1983

By party

  • Republicans73 yes · 88 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 38 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 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 postpone consideration of H. RES. 256, a…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-283/to-postpone-consideration-of-h-res-256-a-measure (accessed 2026-10-17).