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House roll call 317 · 98th Congress · Sep 14, 1983

To pass H.R. 5, a bill establishing an ocean and coastal resources management and development fund from which coastal states shall receive block grants. (motion

On Sep 14, 1983, the House voted 301–93 (HR 5). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–10, Republicans 68–83. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
301
No
93
Did not vote
44
Date
Sep 14, 1983

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 83 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 10 no · 28 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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