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House roll call 143 · 99th Congress · Jun 12, 1985

To amend H R 2577 to: set forth United States policy objectives with respect to nicaragua; provide $14 million for humanitarian assistance to nicaraguan refuge

On Jun 12, 1985, the House voted 174–254 (HR 2577). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 169–79, Republicans 5–175. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 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
174
No
254
Did not vote
11
Date
Jun 12, 1985

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 175 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats169 yes · 79 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

The bill

H.R. 2577: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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