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House roll call 830 · 98th Congress · Aug 10, 1984

To amend H.R. 5640, a bill amending the comprehensive environmental response, compensation, and liability act of 1980. The conable amendment terminates the tax

On Aug 10, 1984, the House voted 142–205 (HR 5640). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–185, Republicans 112–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
142
No
205
Did not vote
69
Date
Aug 10, 1984

By party

  • Republicans112 yes · 32 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 185 no · 46 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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