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House roll call 638 · 98th Congress · May 22, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4145, a bill aiding state and local governments in strengthening and improving their judicial systems through the creation of

On May 22, 1984, the House voted 243–176 (HR 4145). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 203–54, Republicans 40–123. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
243
No
176
Did not vote
19
Date
May 22, 1984

By party

  • Republicans40 yes · 123 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats203 yes · 54 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 more.

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. 4145, a…: House Vote, May 22, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-638/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-4145 (accessed 2026-10-17).