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House roll call 219 · 99th Congress · Jul 18, 1985

To amend H R 2942, a bill appropriating $1.29 billion in funds for the legislative branch for the fiscal year ending september 30, 1985. The smith amendment re

On Jul 18, 1985, the House voted 204–217 (HR 2942). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–205, Republicans 166–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
204
No
217
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 18, 1985

By party

  • Republicans166 yes · 13 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 205 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2942: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 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 amend H R 2942, a bill appropriating…: House Vote, Jul 18, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-219/to-amend-h-r-2942-a-bill-appropriating-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).