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House roll call 862 · 98th Congress · Sep 25, 1984

To agree to H. RES. 588, the rule under which H. J. RES. 648 is to be considered. (motion passed)

On Sep 25, 1984, the House voted 257–135 (HRE 588). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–22, Republicans 34–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
257
No
135
Did not vote
37
Date
Sep 25, 1984

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 118 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 22 no · 22 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. 588, the rule under…: House Vote, Sep 25, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-862/to-agree-to-h-res-588-the-rule-under (accessed 2026-10-17).