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House roll call 209 · 99th Congress · Jul 16, 1985

To amend H R 2959, a bill appropriating $15.27 billion in funds for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending september 30, 1986. The weaver amen

On Jul 16, 1985, the House voted 142–282 (HR 2959). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 103–141, Republicans 39–141. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 142 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
142
No
282
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 16, 1985

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 141 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats103 yes · 141 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 62 more.

The bill

H.R. 2959: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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