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House roll call 5 · 98th Congress · Feb 8, 1983

To agree to H. RES. 49, a measure establishing the select committee on narcotics abuse and control. (motion passed)

On Feb 8, 1983, the House voted 290–77 (HRES 49). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–20, Republicans 85–57. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 77 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
290
No
77
Did not vote
71
Date
Feb 8, 1983

By party

  • Republicans85 yes · 57 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 20 no · 46 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 agree to H. RES. 49, a measure…: House Vote, Feb 8, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-5/to-agree-to-h-res-49-a-measure-establishing (accessed 2026-10-17).