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House roll call 694 · 98th Congress · Jun 7, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5145, a bill authorizing appropriations for head start, follow through, and community service progams, and for establishing a

On Jun 7, 1984, the House voted 261–156 (HR 5145). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 235–23, Republicans 26–133. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
261
No
156
Did not vote
22
Date
Jun 7, 1984

By party

  • Republicans26 yes · 133 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats235 yes · 23 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5145, a…: House Vote, Jun 7, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-694/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-5145 (accessed 2026-10-17).