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House roll call 237 · 99th Congress · Jul 26, 1985

A joint resolution to grant autonomy to the federated states of micronesia in the pacific ocean and the marshall islands. The compact of free association allows

On Jul 26, 1985, the House voted 360–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 211–1, Republicans 151–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
360
No
12
Did not vote
65
Date
Jul 26, 1985

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 11 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats211 yes · 1 no · 45 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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