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House roll call 454 · 98th Congress · Nov 10, 1983

To amend H.R. 4102, a bill amending the communications act of 1934 to assure universal telephone service within the United States. The rinaldo amendment impose

On Nov 10, 1983, the House voted 122–269 (HR 4102). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–234, Republicans 116–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 51 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
122
No
269
Did not vote
38
Date
Nov 10, 1983

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 40 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 234 no · 27 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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