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House roll call 290 · 99th Congress · Sep 26, 1985

To amend H R 2100 by reducing dairy price support until surpluses reach specified levels. The amendment would also eliminate a minimum for the prices of federal

On Sep 26, 1985, the House voted 166–244 (HR 2100). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–173, Republicans 101–74. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 140 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
166
No
244
Did not vote
25
Date
Sep 26, 1985

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 74 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 173 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 60 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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