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House roll call 203 · 99th Congress · Jul 11, 1985

To amend H R 1555 to allow the overseas private investment corporation to eligible for certain joint ventures between businesses owned or controlled by south af

On Jul 11, 1985, the House voted 88–337 (HR 1555). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–244, Republicans 87–93. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 88 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
88
No
337
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 11, 1985

By party

  • Republicans87 yes · 93 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 244 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 8 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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