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House roll call 56 · 98th Congress · Apr 21, 1983

To limit debate on H. J. RES. 13. (motion passed)

On Apr 21, 1983, the House voted 214–194 (HJR 13). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–34, Republicans 0–160. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
214
No
194
Did not vote
31
Date
Apr 21, 1983

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 160 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 34 no · 24 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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