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House roll call 563 · 98th Congress · Apr 5, 1984

To agree to H. CON. RES. 280. (motion passed)

On Apr 5, 1984, the House voted 250–168 (HCON 280). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–30, Republicans 22–141. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
250
No
168
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 5, 1984

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 141 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats231 yes · 30 no · 11 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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