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House roll call 459 · 98th Congress · Nov 14, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3635, a bill amending chapter 110 (relating to sexual exploitation of children) of title 18 of the United States code. (motio

On Nov 14, 1983, the House voted 400–1 (HR 3635). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–1, Republicans 155–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
400
No
1
Did not vote
37
Date
Nov 14, 1983

By party

  • Republicans155 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats246 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3635: A bill to amend chapter 110 (relating to sexual exploitation of children) of title 18 of the United States Code, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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