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House roll call 600 · 99th Congress · Jun 18, 1986

To amend HR 4868 to exempt companies located in south africa which implement the sullivan principles of fair employment practices from the bill's sanctions.

On Jun 18, 1986, the House voted 150–268 (HR 4868). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–233, Republicans 138–35. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
150
No
268
Did not vote
21
Date
Jun 18, 1986

By party

  • Republicans138 yes · 35 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 233 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4868: A bill to prohibit loans to, other investments in, and certain other activities with respect to, South Africa, 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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