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House roll call 559 · 99th Congress · May 21, 1986

To amend HR 4800, a bill to increase competitiveness of U.S. Industry, to strike language requiring mandatory negotiations with countries which have an excessiv

On May 21, 1986, the House voted 137–276 (HR 4800). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–232, Republicans 131–45. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
137
No
276
Did not vote
24
Date
May 21, 1986

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 45 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats7 yes · 232 no · 18 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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