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House roll call 175 · 99th Congress · Jun 26, 1985

To amend the boxer amendment to H R 1872 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The boxer amendment requires defense agencies to maintain records of

On Jun 26, 1985, the House voted 189–232 (HR 1872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–202, Republicans 146–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 77 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
189
No
232
Did not vote
14
Date
Jun 26, 1985

By party

  • Republicans146 yes · 32 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 202 no · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the boxer amendment to H R 1872…: House Vote, Jun 26, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-175/to-amend-the-boxer-amendment-to-h-r-1872 (accessed 2026-10-17).