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House roll call 247 · 99th Congress · Jul 30, 1985

The smith amendment eliminates the use of federal or local funds for abortions in the district of columbia except in cases of rape, incest or danger to the moth

On Jul 30, 1985, the House voted 221–199. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 79–165, Republicans 144–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
221
No
199
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 30, 1985

By party

  • Republicans144 yes · 35 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats79 yes · 165 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 34 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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