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House roll call 815 · 98th Congress · Aug 8, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 4785, a bill amending the older americans act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1985, 1986, and 1987. (mot

On Aug 8, 1984, the House voted 406–12 (HR 4785). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 260–0, Republicans 146–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
406
No
12
Did not vote
21
Date
Aug 8, 1984

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 12 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats260 yes · 0 no · 12 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. 4785, a…: House Vote, Aug 8, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-815/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-4785 (accessed 2026-10-17).