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House roll call 4 · 98th Congress · Feb 2, 1983

To agree to H. RES. 16, a measure establishing the select committee on children, youth, and families. (motion passed)

On Feb 2, 1983, the House voted 312–69 (HRES 16). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 224–14, Republicans 89–55. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 69 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
312
No
69
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 2, 1983

By party

  • Republicans89 yes · 55 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats224 yes · 14 no · 34 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to H. RES. 16, a measure…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-4/to-agree-to-h-res-16-a-measure-establishing (accessed 2026-10-17).