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House roll call 829 · 98th Congress · Aug 10, 1984

To amend H.R. 5640, a bill amending the comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act of 1980. The levitas amendment provides an admini

On Aug 10, 1984, the House voted 159–200 (HR 5640). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 139–84, Republicans 21–116. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
159
No
200
Did not vote
79
Date
Aug 10, 1984

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 116 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Democrats139 yes · 84 no · 49 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 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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