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House roll call 269 · 99th Congress · Sep 5, 1985

To amend to H R 2372 which reduces $6.3 million in fiscal 1986-87 in reimbursement programs to states participating in railroad safety programs. (motion failed

On Sep 5, 1985, the House voted 106–254 (HR 2372). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–206, Republicans 96–52. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
106
No
254
Did not vote
71
Date
Sep 5, 1985

By party

  • Republicans96 yes · 52 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 206 no · 37 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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