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House roll call 118 · 99th Congress · May 23, 1985

To amend h con res 152 to impose a one-year freeze on colas for social security, federal retirement, and veterans compensation with 20 percent of the social

On May 23, 1985, the House voted 56–372. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–207, Republicans 15–166. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 56 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
56
No
372
Did not vote
10
Date
May 23, 1985

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 166 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 207 no · 9 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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