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House roll call 189 · 99th Congress · Jun 27, 1985

To agree to the markey amendment to H R 1872, as amended by the daniel amendment. The markey amendment prohibits the use of funds to be expended in connection

On Jun 27, 1985, the House voted 172–217 (HR 1872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 164–62, Republicans 10–156. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
172
No
217
Did not vote
47
Date
Jun 27, 1985

By party

  • Republicans10 yes · 156 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats164 yes · 62 no · 31 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 agree to the markey amendment to H R…: House Vote, Jun 27, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-189/to-agree-to-the-markey-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).