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House roll call 243 · 99th Congress · Jul 30, 1985

To amend the frenzel amendment exempting executive enforcement agencies, such as the internal revenue service, U.S. Customs service and the postal service, from

On Jul 30, 1985, the House voted 288–133. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–25, Republicans 69–109. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
288
No
133
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 30, 1985

By party

  • Republicans69 yes · 109 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats219 yes · 25 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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