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House roll call 488 · 98th Congress · Nov 17, 1983

To agree to H. RES. 364, the rule under which H.R. 2755 is to be considered. H.R. 2755 authorizes $91.2 million for the federal communications commission for fi

On Nov 17, 1983, the House voted 258–160 (HR 2755). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 234–23, Republicans 24–137. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
258
No
160
Did not vote
21
Date
Nov 17, 1983

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 137 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats234 yes · 23 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2755: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Federal Communications Commission for fiscal years 1984 and 1985, 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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