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House roll call 199 · 99th Congress · Jul 10, 1985

To amend H R 1555 to repeal the "clark amendment" to the international security and development cooperation act of 1980. This amendment, first enacted in 1976,

On Jul 10, 1985, the House voted 236–185 (HR 1555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–180, Republicans 176–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
236
No
185
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 10, 1985

By party

  • Republicans176 yes · 6 no
  • Democrats61 yes · 180 no · 16 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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