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House roll call 853 · 99th Congress · Oct 9, 1986

To amend HR 3810 to strike provisions exempting employers from penalties in cases where an employee is referred for employment by a state employment agency.

On Oct 9, 1986, the House voted 55–342 (HR 3810). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 55–177, Republicans 1–166. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 56 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
55
No
342
Did not vote
40
Date
Oct 9, 1986

By party

  • Republicans1 yes · 166 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats55 yes · 177 no · 25 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 amend HR 3810 to strike provisions…: House Vote, Oct 9, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-853/to-amend-hr-3810-to-strike-provisions-exempting-employers (accessed 2026-10-17).