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House roll call 641 · 98th Congress · May 22, 1984

To agree to H. RES. 501, the rule waiving certain points of order against H.R. 5653, a bill making $15.4 billion in appropriations for energy and water developm

On May 22, 1984, the House voted 246–166 (HR 5653). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–37, Republicans 29–130. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
246
No
166
Did not vote
26
Date
May 22, 1984

By party

  • Republicans29 yes · 130 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 37 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5653: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes.

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 agree to H. RES. 501, the rule waiving…: House Vote, May 22, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-641/to-agree-to-h-res-501-the-rule-waiving (accessed 2026-10-17).