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House roll call 642 · 98th Congress · May 22, 1984

To amend H.R. 5653, a bill appropriating $15.4 billion in appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending sept. 30, 1985. The ottinge

On May 22, 1984, the House voted 171–229 (HR 5653). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 141–107, Republicans 31–122. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 138 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
171
No
229
Did not vote
38
Date
May 22, 1984

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 122 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats141 yes · 107 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 58 more.

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 amend H.R. 5653, a bill appropriating…: House Vote, May 22, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-642/to-amend-h-r-5653-a-bill-appropriating-15 (accessed 2026-10-17).