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House roll call 453 · 98th Congress · Nov 10, 1983

To agree to a substitute amendment to H.R. 4102, a bill amending the communications act of 1934 to assure universal telephone service within the United States.

On Nov 10, 1983, the House voted 142–264 (HR 4102). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–250, Republicans 139–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
142
No
264
Did not vote
23
Date
Nov 10, 1983

By party

  • Republicans139 yes · 19 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 250 no · 14 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 a substitute amendment to H.R…: House Vote, Nov 10, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-453/to-agree-to-a-substitute-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).