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House roll call 779 · 99th Congress · Sep 11, 1986

To amend HR 5484 to require mandatory life sentences without parole for persons at least 21 years of age convicted a second time for distribution of dangerous d

On Sep 11, 1986, the House voted 355–54 (HR 5484). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 183–54, Republicans 172–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 55 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
355
No
54
Did not vote
29
Date
Sep 11, 1986

By party

  • Republicans172 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats183 yes · 54 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5484: A bill to strengthen Federal efforts to encourage foreign cooperation in eradicating illicit drug crops and in halting international drug traffic, to improve enforcement of Federal drug laws and enhance interdiction of illicit drug shipments, to provide strong Federal leadership in establishing effective drug abuse prevention and education programs, to expand Federal support for drug abuse treatme

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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