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House roll call 546 · 99th Congress · May 8, 1986

To recommit HR 4515 to the committee on appropriations, directing that it be reported back forthwith, amended in such a way that it does not increase the defici

On May 8, 1986, the House voted 168–212 (HR 4515). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–208, Republicans 156–14. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 37 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
168
No
212
Did not vote
38
Date
May 8, 1986

By party

  • Republicans156 yes · 14 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 208 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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