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House roll call 819 · 98th Congress · Aug 8, 1984

To determine whether to consider H. RES. 569, the rule under which H.R. 3605 is to be considered. H.R. 3605 amends the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act to a

On Aug 8, 1984, the House voted 313–80 (HR 3605). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–0, Republicans 74–80. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
313
No
80
Did not vote
46
Date
Aug 8, 1984

By party

  • Republicans74 yes · 80 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 0 no · 33 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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