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House roll call 223 · 99th Congress · Jul 18, 1985

To pass H R 2942. (motion passed)

On Jul 18, 1985, the House voted 263–136 (HR 2942). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–24, Republicans 56–117. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
263
No
136
Did not vote
30
Date
Jul 18, 1985

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 117 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats212 yes · 24 no · 21 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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