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House roll call 743 · 99th Congress · Aug 13, 1986

To suspend the rules and pass H RES 373 to urge the government of south africa to indicate its willingness to engage in meaningful political negotiations with t

On Aug 13, 1986, the House voted 245–177 (HRES 373). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–32, Republicans 30–145. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
245
No
177
Did not vote
17
Date
Aug 13, 1986

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 145 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats215 yes · 32 no · 10 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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