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House roll call 688 · 98th Congress · Jun 6, 1984

To amend H.R. 5753 to reduce funds appropriated by this act by 2 percent. (motion passed)

On Jun 6, 1984, the House voted 201–175 (HR 5753). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 68–165, Republicans 133–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
201
No
175
Did not vote
63
Date
Jun 6, 1984

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 10 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Democrats68 yes · 165 no · 39 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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