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House roll call 299 · 98th Congress · Aug 3, 1983

To recommit H.R. 3021 to the committee on energy and commerce with instructions that it be reported back forthwith containing an amendment to provide states max

On Aug 3, 1983, the House voted 171–255 (HR 3021). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–243, Republicans 153–13. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 32 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
171
No
255
Did not vote
11
Date
Aug 3, 1983

By party

  • Republicans153 yes · 13 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats19 yes · 243 no · 10 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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