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House roll call 789 · 99th Congress · Sep 12, 1986

To adopt H RES 548, the rule providing for the consideration of a motion to agree to the Senate amendment to HR 4868, a bill imposing economic sanctions on sout

On Sep 12, 1986, the House voted 292–92 (HR 4868). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 223–2, Republicans 73–90. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
292
No
92
Did not vote
51
Date
Sep 12, 1986

By party

  • Republicans73 yes · 90 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Democrats223 yes · 2 no · 32 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4868: A bill to prohibit loans to, other investments in, and certain other activities with respect to, South Africa, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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