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House roll call 691 · 98th Congress · Jun 6, 1984

To pass H.R. 5753. (motion passed)

On Jun 6, 1984, the House voted 247–138 (HR 5753). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–29, Republicans 36–115. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
247
No
138
Did not vote
42
Date
Jun 6, 1984

By party

  • Republicans36 yes · 115 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 29 no · 26 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 5753. (motion passed): House Vote, Jun 6, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-691/to-pass-h-r-5753-motion-passed (accessed 2026-10-17).