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House roll call 849 · 99th Congress · Oct 9, 1986

To approve the journal of wednesday, october 8.

On Oct 9, 1986, the House voted 256–117. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–9, Republicans 48–108. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
256
No
117
Did not vote
65
Date
Oct 9, 1986

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 108 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Democrats209 yes · 9 no · 39 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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Capitol Receipts, “To approve the journal of wednesday, october…: House Vote, Oct 9, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-849/to-approve-the-journal-of-wednesday-october-8 (accessed 2026-10-17).