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House roll call 58 · 99th Congress · Apr 23, 1985

To pass H. J. RES. 239, a bill approving the obligation of funds available under public law 98-473 for supporting military or paramilitary operations in nicarag

On Apr 23, 1985, the House voted 180–248. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 40–209, Republicans 141–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
180
No
248
Did not vote
9
Date
Apr 23, 1985

By party

  • Republicans141 yes · 40 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 209 no · 8 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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