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House roll call 379 · 99th Congress · Nov 20, 1985

To approve H R 3622 joint chiefs of staff reorganization, a bill that streamlines the channels through which advice is given to the executive branch from the jo

On Nov 20, 1985, the House voted 383–27 (HR 3622). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 231–6, Republicans 154–21. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 27 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
383
No
27
Did not vote
27
Date
Nov 20, 1985

By party

  • Republicans154 yes · 21 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats231 yes · 6 no · 20 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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Capitol Receipts, “To approve H R 3622 joint chiefs of staff…: House Vote, Nov 20, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-379/to-approve-h-r-3622-joint-chiefs-of-staff (accessed 2026-10-17).