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House roll call 854 · 98th Congress · Sep 19, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5164, a bill amending the national secuirty act of 1947 to regulate public disclosure of information held by the central inte

On Sep 19, 1984, the House voted 369–36 (HR 5164). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–35, Republicans 154–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 36 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
369
No
36
Did not vote
34
Date
Sep 19, 1984

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats215 yes · 35 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5164: A bill to amend the National Security Act of 1947 to regulate public disclosure of information held by the Central Intelligence Agency, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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