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House roll call 329 · 99th Congress · Oct 22, 1985

Motion to suspend the rules and pass H R 463 national topsoil preservation act, a bill authorizing the secretary of the interior to create a conservation progra

On Oct 22, 1985, the House voted 225–185 (HR 463). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–32, Republicans 22–154. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
225
No
185
Did not vote
25
Date
Oct 22, 1985

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 154 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 32 no · 19 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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