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House roll call 391 · 99th Congress · Dec 4, 1985

To pass H R 3700, authorizing through fiscal 1991 college aid for students and other programs under the higher education act of 1965.

On Dec 4, 1985, the House voted 350–67 (HR 3700). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–2, Republicans 113–65. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 67 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
350
No
67
Did not vote
20
Date
Dec 4, 1985

By party

  • Republicans113 yes · 65 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 2 no · 16 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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