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House roll call 871 · 98th Congress · Oct 1, 1984

To pass H. J. RES. 653, a measure making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1985. (motion passed)

On Oct 1, 1984, the House voted 240–79 (HJR 653). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 188–14, Republicans 53–65. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
240
No
79
Did not vote
119
Date
Oct 1, 1984

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 65 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Democrats188 yes · 14 no · 70 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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