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House roll call 395 · 99th Congress · Dec 5, 1985

An amendment to H R 2817 superfund reauthorization that exempts persons from liability for the costs of cleaning up an area with hazardous wastes if they can PR

On Dec 5, 1985, the House voted 62–330 (HR 2817). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–234, Republicans 60–99. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 62 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
62
No
330
Did not vote
44
Date
Dec 5, 1985

By party

  • Republicans60 yes · 99 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 234 no · 21 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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