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House roll call 822 · 98th Congress · Aug 9, 1984

To amend H.R. 5640 to strike title II language, federal cause of action. (motion passed)

On Aug 9, 1984, the House voted 208–200 (HR 5640). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 74–179, Republicans 135–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
208
No
200
Did not vote
29
Date
Aug 9, 1984

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 22 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats74 yes · 179 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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