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House roll call 479 · 98th Congress · Nov 16, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3922, a bill establishing a one-year limitation on the filing of claims for unpaid accounts formerly maintained in the postal

On Nov 16, 1983, the House voted 410–11 (HR 3922). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 251–10, Republicans 160–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
410
No
11
Did not vote
17
Date
Nov 16, 1983

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats251 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3922: A bill to establish a one year limitation on the filing of claims for unpaid accounts formerly maintained in the Postal Savings System.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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