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House roll call 673 · 98th Congress · May 31, 1984

To recommit the H.R. 5712 to the committee on appropriations with instructions to report the bill back forthwith containing an amendment to reduce discretionary

On May 31, 1984, the House voted 208–194 (HR 5712). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 68–183, Republicans 143–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
208
No
194
Did not vote
31
Date
May 31, 1984

By party

  • Republicans143 yes · 14 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 183 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

The bill

H.R. 5712: A bill making appropriations for the Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies 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 recommit the H.R. 5712 to the committee…: House Vote, May 31, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-673/to-recommit-the-h-r-5712-to-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).