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House roll call 202 · 99th Congress · Jul 11, 1985

To amend H R 1555 to ban economic aid to mozambique until such time as foreign advisers in that country number less than 55. (motion passed)

On Jul 11, 1985, the House voted 247–177 (HR 1555). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–161, Republicans 165–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 98 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
247
No
177
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 11, 1985

By party

  • Republicans165 yes · 16 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats82 yes · 161 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 18 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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