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House roll call 391 · 98th Congress · Oct 25, 1983

To amend H.R. 4185, a bill making appropriations for the department of defense for the fiscal year ending sept. 30, 1984. The montgomery amendment increases fu

On Oct 25, 1983, the House voted 219–193 (HR 4185). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 123–129, Republicans 97–66. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 189 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
219
No
193
Did not vote
24
Date
Oct 25, 1983

By party

  • Republicans97 yes · 66 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats123 yes · 129 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 109 more.

The bill

H.R. 4185: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, 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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