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House roll call 780 · 99th Congress · Sep 11, 1986

To amend HR 5484 to increase the authorizations for state and local law enforcement grants to $660 million in 1987 and $695 million in 1988.

On Sep 11, 1986, the House voted 242–171 (HR 5484). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 190–52, Republicans 53–121. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 105 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
242
No
171
Did not vote
23
Date
Sep 11, 1986

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 121 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats190 yes · 52 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 25 more.

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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