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House roll call 306 · 98th Congress · Aug 4, 1983

To amend H.R. 2230, a bill amending the civil rights act of 1957 to extend the life of the civil rights commission. The edwards amendment extends the commissio

On Aug 4, 1983, the House voted 400–24 (HR 2230). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–1, Republicans 140–23. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 24 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
400
No
24
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 4, 1983

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 23 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats260 yes · 1 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2230: A bill to amend the Civil Rights Act of 1957 to extend the life of the Civil Rights Commission and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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