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House roll call 596 · 98th Congress · May 1, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5188, a bill authorizing appropriations for the United States international trade commission, the United States customs servi

On May 1, 1984, the House voted 290–126 (HR 5188). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 242–13, Republicans 48–113. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
290
No
126
Did not vote
23
Date
May 1, 1984

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 113 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 13 no · 17 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5188, a…: House Vote, May 1, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-596/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5188 (accessed 2026-10-17).