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House roll call 83 · 99th Congress · May 1, 1985

To agree to h res 146, a measure relating to the election of a representative from the eighth congressional district of indiana. (motion passed)

On May 1, 1985, the House voted 236–190. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–10, Republicans 0–181. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 10 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
236
No
190
Did not vote
12
Date
May 1, 1985

By party

  • Republicans0 yes · 181 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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