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House roll call 381 · 99th Congress · Nov 21, 1985

An amendment to H R 1616 plant closing and notification that requires employers of 50 or more employees to give at least 90 days notice before they close their

On Nov 21, 1985, the House voted 211–201 (HR 1616). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 190–48, Republicans 22–153. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
211
No
201
Did not vote
26
Date
Nov 21, 1985

By party

  • Republicans22 yes · 153 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 48 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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