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House roll call 426 · 99th Congress · Dec 17, 1985

An amendment to provide a 100% tax credit, up to $100 maximum per person ($200 on joint returns), for contributions to congressional candidates from their home

On Dec 17, 1985, the House voted 230–196. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 197–51, Republicans 35–145. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
230
No
196
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 17, 1985

By party

  • Republicans35 yes · 145 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats197 yes · 51 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

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, “An amendment to provide a 100% tax credit…: House Vote, Dec 17, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-426/an-amendment-to-provide-a-100-tax-credit-up (accessed 2026-10-17).