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House roll call 687 · 98th Congress · Jun 6, 1984

To amend H.R. 5753 to reduce funds by $88.35 thousand for elevator operators in the house office buildings. (motion failed)

On Jun 6, 1984, the House voted 176–205 (HR 5753). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–180, Republicans 121–26. 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
176
No
205
Did not vote
56
Date
Jun 6, 1984

By party

  • Republicans121 yes · 26 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 180 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

The bill

H.R. 5753: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 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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