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House roll call 537 · 99th Congress · May 1, 1986

To adopt H RES 436, the rule under which HR 4409, a bill to authorize appropriations for the operation of the panama canal for fiscal 1987 will be considered.

On May 1, 1986, the House voted 338–56 (HR 4409). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 225–3, Republicans 115–53. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 56 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
338
No
56
Did not vote
43
Date
May 1, 1986

By party

  • Republicans115 yes · 53 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats225 yes · 3 no · 29 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4409: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1987 for the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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