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House roll call 874 · 98th Congress · Oct 1, 1984

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 5538, a bill amending the public health service act to revise and extend the programs of assistance for preventive health pro

On Oct 1, 1984, the House voted 368–18 (HR 5538). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 241–1, Republicans 128–17. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
368
No
18
Did not vote
52
Date
Oct 1, 1984

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 17 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats241 yes · 1 no · 30 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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