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House roll call 832 · 98th Congress · Sep 6, 1984

To amend the waxman amendment to H.R. 3605, a bill amending the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act to authorize an abbreviated new drug application under sect

On Sep 6, 1984, the House voted 66–304 (HR 3605). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 52–176, Republicans 15–130. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 67 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
66
No
304
Did not vote
66
Date
Sep 6, 1984

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 130 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 176 no · 44 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the waxman amendment to H.R. 3605…: House Vote, Sep 6, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-832/to-amend-the-waxman-amendment-to-h-r-3605 (accessed 2026-10-17).