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House roll call 210 · 99th Congress · Jul 17, 1985

To agree to h res 225, the rule waiving points of order against consideration of H R 2965, a bill appropriating $12.039 billion in appropriation for the depar

On Jul 17, 1985, the House voted 234–188 (HR 2965). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–34, Republicans 23–154. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
234
No
188
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 17, 1985

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 154 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 34 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2965: A bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and related agencies 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to h res 225, the rule waiving…: House Vote, Jul 17, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-210/to-agree-to-h-res-225-the-rule-waiving (accessed 2026-10-17).