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House roll call 61 · 99th Congress · Apr 24, 1985

To amend the hamilton substitute for H. J. RES. 247 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. H. J. RES. 247 provides United States assistance to foster

On Apr 24, 1985, the House voted 213–215. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 46–203, Republicans 168–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
213
No
215
Did not vote
8
Date
Apr 24, 1985

By party

  • Republicans168 yes · 14 no
  • Democrats46 yes · 203 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the hamilton substitute for H. J…: House Vote, Apr 24, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-61/to-amend-the-hamilton-substitute-for-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).