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House roll call 266 · 99th Congress · Sep 4, 1985

To appropriate funding for the economic development administration (for 1987, 1988), the appalachian regional commission's highway programs (for 1986-1992), and

On Sep 4, 1985, the House voted 260–96. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–12, Republicans 66–85. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
260
No
96
Did not vote
79
Date
Sep 4, 1985

By party

  • Republicans66 yes · 85 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Democrats197 yes · 12 no · 48 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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Capitol Receipts, “To appropriate funding for the economic…: House Vote, Sep 4, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-266/to-appropriate-funding-for-the-economic-development-administration-for (accessed 2026-10-17).