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House roll call 859 · 98th Congress · Sep 20, 1984

To agree to H. RES. 562, the rule under which H.R. 5585 is to be considered. H.R. 5585 authorizes appropriations for carrying out the federal railroad safety ac

On Sep 20, 1984, the House voted 389–2 (HRE 562). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 240–0, Republicans 149–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
389
No
2
Did not vote
48
Date
Sep 20, 1984

By party

  • Republicans149 yes · 2 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats240 yes · 0 no · 32 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 agree to H. RES. 562, the rule under…: House Vote, Sep 20, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-859/to-agree-to-h-res-562-the-rule-under (accessed 2026-10-17).