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House roll call 184 · 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 in

On Jun 27, 1985, the House voted 186–235 (HR 1872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 35–208, Republicans 151–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
186
No
235
Did not vote
17
Date
Jun 27, 1985

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 28 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 208 no · 14 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-184/to-amend-the-foley-amendment-to-h-r-1872 (accessed 2026-10-17).