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House roll call 261 · 99th Congress · Aug 1, 1985

Adoption of H RES 251 waiving certain points of order against the conference report on HR 1460 imposing sanctions against the government of south africa until l

On Aug 1, 1985, the House voted 349–75 (HR 1460). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–4, Republicans 107–71. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 75 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
349
No
75
Did not vote
14
Date
Aug 1, 1985

By party

  • Republicans107 yes · 71 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 4 no · 10 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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