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House roll call 848 · 98th Congress · Sep 18, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1511, a bill providing for jurisdiction over common carriers by water engaging in foreign commerce to and from the united sta

On Sep 18, 1984, the House voted 188–209 (HR 1511). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 146–96, Republicans 42–113. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 138 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
188
No
209
Did not vote
42
Date
Sep 18, 1984

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 113 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats146 yes · 96 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 58 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1511, a…: House Vote, Sep 18, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-848/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-1511 (accessed 2026-10-17).