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House roll call 56 · 99th Congress · Apr 22, 1985

To suspend the rules and pass h con res 52, a measure calling for the restoration of democracy in chile. (motion failed;2/3 required)

On Apr 22, 1985, the House voted 191–206. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 172–59, Republicans 23–151. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
191
No
206
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 22, 1985

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 151 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats172 yes · 59 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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