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House roll call 87 · 98th Congress · May 9, 1983

To suspend the rules and pass S. 653, a bill amending title 10, United States code, to establish a foundation for the advancement of military medicine. (motion

On May 9, 1983, the House voted 295–0 (S 653). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–0, Republicans 115–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
295
No
0
Did not vote
143
Date
May 9, 1983

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 0 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Democrats181 yes · 0 no · 91 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

S. 653: A bill to amend chapter 104, title 10, United States Code, to establish the Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 653, a bill…: House Vote, May 9, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-H-87/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-653-a (accessed 2026-10-17).