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House roll call 198 · 99th Congress · Jul 10, 1985

To amend H R 1555 to prohibit all military assistance to el salvador until various conditions are met and Congress enacts a joint resolution. (motion failed)

On Jul 10, 1985, the House voted 47–375 (HR 1555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 48–196, Republicans 0–180. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 48 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
47
No
375
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 10, 1985

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 180 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats48 yes · 196 no · 13 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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