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House roll call 292 · 98th Congress · Aug 2, 1983

To amend H.R. 2780 to reduce the yearly funding increase from $731 million to $450 million, the level assumed in the first budget resolution. (motion passed)

On Aug 2, 1983, the House voted 381–43 (HR 2780). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 222–39, Republicans 159–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 43 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
381
No
43
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 2, 1983

By party

  • Republicans159 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats222 yes · 39 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2780: A bill to extend and amend the provisions of title 31, United States Code, relating to the general revenue sharing program.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

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