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House roll call 392 · 98th Congress · Oct 25, 1983

To amend H.R. 4185 to provide that the $218 million for the FFG-7 guided missile frigate program be derived from within the navy shipbuilding account. (motion p

On Oct 25, 1983, the House voted 287–140 (HR 4185). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 221–42, Republicans 66–99. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 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
287
No
140
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 25, 1983

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 99 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats221 yes · 42 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 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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