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House roll call 383 · 99th Congress · Nov 21, 1985

To approve H R 1616 plant closing and notification. The bill 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 203–208 (HR 1616). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 187–55, Republicans 21–158. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
203
No
208
Did not vote
18
Date
Nov 21, 1985

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 158 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats187 yes · 55 no · 15 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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Capitol Receipts, “To approve H R 1616 plant closing and…: House Vote, Nov 21, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-383/to-approve-h-r-1616-plant-closing-and-notification (accessed 2026-10-17).