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House roll call 821 · 98th Congress · Aug 9, 1984

To agree to H. RES. 570, the rule under which H.R. 5640 is to be considered. H.R. 5640 amends the comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liabil

On Aug 9, 1984, the House voted 218–199 (HR 5640). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 214–46, Republicans 4–153. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 50 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
218
No
199
Did not vote
22
Date
Aug 9, 1984

By party

  • Republicans4 yes · 153 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats214 yes · 46 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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