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House roll call 785 · 98th Congress · Jul 26, 1984

To amend the coats amendment to H.R. 11, a bill extending through fiscal year 1989 the authorization of appropriations for certain education programs. The coat

On Jul 26, 1984, the House voted 194–215 (HR 11). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 74–183, Republicans 123–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 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
194
No
215
Did not vote
26
Date
Jul 26, 1984

By party

  • Republicans123 yes · 33 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 183 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 more.

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 amend the coats amendment to H.R. 11, a…: House Vote, Jul 26, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-785/to-amend-the-coats-amendment-to-h-r-11 (accessed 2026-10-17).