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House roll call 316 · 99th Congress · Oct 9, 1985

Amendment to H R 3008 federal pay equity that allows the commission that studies federal employment practices to recommend pay reductions. The amendment also re

On Oct 9, 1985, the House voted 148–276 (HR 3008). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–232, Republicans 134–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
148
No
276
Did not vote
13
Date
Oct 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans134 yes · 45 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 232 no · 10 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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