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House roll call 315 · 99th Congress · Oct 9, 1985

An amendment to H R 3008 which alters the composition of the commission established to study federal employment practices to 14 members, 7 chosen by democrats a

On Oct 9, 1985, the House voted 150–272 (HR 3008). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–240, Republicans 145–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
150
No
272
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 33 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 240 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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