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House roll call 865 · 99th Congress · Oct 14, 1986

To suspend the rules and pass S 2216, a bill to designate september 17, 1987, the bicentennial of the signing of the constitution of the United States, as "cons

On Oct 14, 1986, the House voted 130–240 (S 2216). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 117–97, Republicans 14–143. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
130
No
240
Did not vote
68
Date
Oct 14, 1986

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 143 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats117 yes · 97 no · 43 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 more.

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 suspend the rules and pass S 2216, a bill…: House Vote, Oct 14…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-865/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2216-a (accessed 2026-10-17).