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House roll call 800 · 98th Congress · Aug 1, 1984

To amend H.R. 5151, a bill seeking to alleviate hunger in the United States by strengthening federal nutrition programs. The emerson amendment requires the sta

On Aug 1, 1984, the House voted 120–293 (HR 5151). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–245, Republicans 112–48. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
120
No
293
Did not vote
26
Date
Aug 1, 1984

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 48 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 245 no · 19 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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