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House roll call 533 · 98th Congress · Mar 8, 1984

To amend H.R. 4164, a bill strengthening and expanding the economic base of the nation, developing human resources, reducing structural unemployment, increasing

On Mar 8, 1984, the House voted 205–173 (HR 4164). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–171, Republicans 148–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
205
No
173
Did not vote
44
Date
Mar 8, 1984

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats65 yes · 171 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4164: A bill to strengthen and expand the economic base of the Nation, develop human resources, reduce structural unemployment, increase productivity, and strengthen the Nation's defense capabilities by assisting the States to expand, improve, and update high-quality programs of vocational-technical education, 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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