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House roll call 307 · 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 provides that the pre

On Aug 4, 1983, the House voted 286–128 (HR 2230). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–10, Republicans 41–119. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
286
No
128
Did not vote
24
Date
Aug 4, 1983

By party

  • Republicans41 yes · 119 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats245 yes · 10 no · 17 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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