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House roll call 544 · 99th Congress · May 8, 1986

To amend HR 4515 to strike language in the bill exempting appropriations from the deferral authority of the President.

On May 8, 1986, the House voted 163–224 (HR 4515). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–211, Republicans 150–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
163
No
224
Did not vote
39
Date
May 8, 1986

By party

  • Republicans150 yes · 19 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats20 yes · 211 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4515: A bill making urgent supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, 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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