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House roll call 183 · 99th Congress · Jun 27, 1985

To amend the foley amendment to H R 1872. The foley amendment prohibits the introduction of armed forces into nicaragua for combat and provides that nothing i

On Jun 27, 1985, the House voted 377–45 (HR 1872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–46, Republicans 178–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 46 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
377
No
45
Did not vote
16
Date
Jun 27, 1985

By party

  • Republicans178 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats199 yes · 46 no · 12 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 foley amendment to H R 1872…: House Vote, Jun 27, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-183/to-amend-the-foley-amendment-to-h-r-1872 (accessed 2026-10-17).