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House roll call 296 · 99th Congress · Oct 2, 1985

To approve H RES 272 dismissing the election challenge against rep. Stallings of idaho. (motion passed)

On Oct 2, 1985, the House voted 247–4 (HRES 272). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–0, Republicans 2–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 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
247
No
4
Did not vote
188
Date
Oct 2, 1985

By party

  • Republicans2 yes · 4 no · 176 didn’t vote
  • Democrats245 yes · 0 no · 12 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 approve H RES 272 dismissing the election…: House Vote, Oct 2, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-296/to-approve-h-res-272-dismissing-the-election-challenge (accessed 2026-10-17).