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House roll call 519 · 99th Congress · Apr 17, 1986

To pass HR 281, a bill to amend the national labor relations act to increase the stability of collective bargaining in the building and construction industry.

On Apr 17, 1986, the House voted 229–173 (HR 281). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 206–40, Republicans 30–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
229
No
173
Did not vote
24
Date
Apr 17, 1986

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 139 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats206 yes · 40 no · 11 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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