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House roll call 171 · 99th Congress · Jun 25, 1985

To amend H R 1872 to provide the inspector general of the department of defense with authority to suspend contracts, revise payment schedules, or suspend or de

On Jun 25, 1985, the House voted 176–240 (HR 1872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 153–88, Republicans 24–153. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 112 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
176
No
240
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 25, 1985

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 153 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats153 yes · 88 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 32 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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