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House roll call 785 · 99th Congress · Sep 11, 1986

To amend HR 5484 to strike language providing funds for drug abuse education and prevention programs to institutions of higher education.

On Sep 11, 1986, the House voted 170–231 (HR 5484). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–187, Republicans 125–46. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
170
No
231
Did not vote
36
Date
Sep 11, 1986

By party

  • Republicans125 yes · 46 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 187 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 11 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 5484 to strike language…: House Vote, Sep 11, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-785/to-amend-hr-5484-to-strike-language-providing-funds (accessed 2026-10-17).