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House roll call 469 · 98th Congress · Nov 15, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES. 1, a bill proposing a amendment to the constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women. (

On Nov 15, 1983, the House voted 278–147 (HR 4185). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–39, Republicans 53–109. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
278
No
147
Did not vote
10
Date
Nov 15, 1983

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 109 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 39 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 12 more.

The bill

H.R. 4185: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H. J. RES. 1…: House Vote, Nov 15, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-469/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).