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House roll call 378 · 99th Congress · Nov 20, 1985

An amendment to H R 3622 joint chiefs of staff reorganization that allows the joint chiefs of staff to assign undivided authority to one commander of a military

On Nov 20, 1985, the House voted 47–366 (HR 3622). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–207, Republicans 15–159. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 48 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
47
No
366
Did not vote
25
Date
Nov 20, 1985

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 159 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 207 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3622: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to strengthen the position of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to provide for more efficient and effective operation of the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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