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House roll call 477 · 98th Congress · Nov 16, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1264, a bill establishing a select commission to examine the issues associated with voluntary service. (motion failed;2/3 re

On Nov 16, 1983, the House voted 179–245 (HR 1264). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 162–100, Republicans 17–146. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 117 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
179
No
245
Did not vote
14
Date
Nov 16, 1983

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 146 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats162 yes · 100 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 37 more.

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.R. 1264, a…: House Vote, Nov 16, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-477/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-1264 (accessed 2026-10-17).