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House roll call 786 · 99th Congress · Sep 11, 1986

To amend HR 5484 to strike language establishing the advisory commission on the comprehensive education of intercollegiate athletes.

On Sep 11, 1986, the House voted 165–245 (HR 5484). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 38–202, Republicans 128–44. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 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
165
No
245
Did not vote
27
Date
Sep 11, 1986

By party

  • Republicans128 yes · 44 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 202 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 2 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-786/to-amend-hr-5484-to-strike-language-establishing-the (accessed 2026-10-17).