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House roll call 400 · 98th Congress · Oct 28, 1983

To amend H.R. 2655, a bill extending and improving the domestic volunteer service act of 1973. The bartlett amendment strikes language providing authorization

On Oct 28, 1983, the House voted 132–215 (HR 2655). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–206, Republicans 126–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
132
No
215
Did not vote
75
Date
Oct 28, 1983

By party

  • Republicans126 yes · 18 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 206 no · 52 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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