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House roll call 536 · 98th Congress · Mar 14, 1984

To amend H.R. 3020, a bill amending the small business act. The bliley amendment prohibits the use of funds for direct loans. (motion failed)

On Mar 14, 1984, the House voted 72–331 (HR 3020). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–242, Republicans 70–90. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 72 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
72
No
331
Did not vote
35
Date
Mar 14, 1984

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 90 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 242 no · 28 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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