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House roll call 242 · 99th Congress · Jul 30, 1985

A joint resolution reaffirming the principles of the helsinki accords, declaration of human rights. The resolution requests the President and the state departm

On Jul 30, 1985, the House voted 414–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 237–0, Republicans 178–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
414
No
0
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 30, 1985

By party

  • Republicans178 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats237 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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