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House roll call 534 · 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 60–313 (HR 4164). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–228, Republicans 60–86. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 61 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
60
No
313
Did not vote
64
Date
Mar 8, 1984

By party

  • Republicans60 yes · 86 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 228 no · 43 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4164, a bill strengthening and…: House Vote, Mar 8, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-534/to-amend-h-r-4164-a-bill-strengthening-and (accessed 2026-10-17).