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House roll call 342 · 99th Congress · Oct 30, 1985

An amendment to H R 3629 defense appropriations that removes $1.746 billion that is appropriated for 12 MX missles. (motion failed)

On Oct 30, 1985, the House voted 210–214 (HR 3629). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 178–71, Republicans 35–144. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 106 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
210
No
214
Did not vote
11
Date
Oct 30, 1985

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 144 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats178 yes · 71 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 26 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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