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House roll call 524 · 98th Congress · Feb 23, 1984

To amend H.R. 2708, a bill to further the national security and improve the economy of the United States by providing grants for the improvement of proficiency

On Feb 23, 1984, the House voted 145–243 (HR 2708). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 16–226, Republicans 135–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
145
No
243
Did not vote
40
Date
Feb 23, 1984

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 22 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats16 yes · 226 no · 30 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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