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House roll call 415 · 98th Congress · Nov 3, 1983

To amend H.R. 1234, a bill establishing domestic content requirements for motor vehicles sold or distributed in interstate commerce in the United States. The c

On Nov 3, 1983, the House voted 178–232 (HR 1234). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 42–206, Republicans 136–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
178
No
232
Did not vote
29
Date
Nov 3, 1983

By party

  • Republicans136 yes · 26 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 206 no · 24 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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