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House roll call 798 · 98th Congress · Aug 1, 1984

To amend H.R. 6040, a bill making $5.4 billion in supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending sept. 30, 1984. The walker amendment reduces each amou

On Aug 1, 1984, the House voted 184–238 (HR 6040). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 56–205, Republicans 128–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 89 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
184
No
238
Did not vote
17
Date
Aug 1, 1984

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 33 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats56 yes · 205 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 9 more.

The bill

H.R. 6040: A bill to make supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1984, 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 amend H.R. 6040, a bill making $5.4…: House Vote, Aug 1, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-798/to-amend-h-r-6040-a-bill-making-5 (accessed 2026-10-17).