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House roll call 359 · 98th Congress · Oct 4, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass S. 1852, a bill extending the expiration date of the defense production act of 1950. (motion passed)

On Oct 4, 1983, the House voted 233–168 (S 1852). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 175–72, Republicans 59–97. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 131 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
233
No
168
Did not vote
36
Date
Oct 4, 1983

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 97 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats175 yes · 72 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 more.

The bill

S. 1852: A bill to extend the expiration date of the Defense Production Act of 1950.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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