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House roll call 516 · 99th Congress · Apr 17, 1986

To amend HR 281 to redefine the term "single employer" in the construction industry as companies that have a "substantial qualitative degree of interrelationshi

On Apr 17, 1986, the House voted 165–247 (HR 281). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–217, Republicans 140–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
165
No
247
Did not vote
24
Date
Apr 17, 1986

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 31 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 217 no · 13 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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