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House roll call 491 · 98th Congress · Nov 17, 1983

To pass an amendment to the shelby substitute to H. RES. 2350, health research extension act, which would remove the national institute for occupational safety

On Nov 17, 1983, the House voted 186–206 (HR 2350). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 168–70, Republicans 18–136. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
186
No
206
Did not vote
47
Date
Nov 17, 1983

By party

  • Republicans18 yes · 136 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats168 yes · 70 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 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 pass an amendment to the shelby…: House Vote, Nov 17, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-491/to-pass-an-amendment-to-the-shelby-substitute-to (accessed 2026-10-17).