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House roll call 407 · 98th Congress · Nov 1, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES. 402, a measure declaring that the requirements of section 4(a)(1) of the war powers resolution became operative on oct.

On Nov 1, 1983, the House voted 403–23 (HJR 402). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 257–7, Republicans 147–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 23 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
403
No
23
Did not vote
12
Date
Nov 1, 1983

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 16 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats257 yes · 7 no · 8 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 suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES…: House Vote, Nov 1, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-407/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).