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House roll call 580 · 98th Congress · Apr 25, 1984

To pass H.R. 4974, a bill authorizing $1.56 billion for the national science foundation for fiscal years 1985 and 1986. (motion passed)

On Apr 25, 1984, the House voted 252–99 (HR 4974). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 198–6, Republicans 59–97. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
252
No
99
Did not vote
79
Date
Apr 25, 1984

By party

  • Republicans59 yes · 97 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats198 yes · 6 no · 68 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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