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House roll call 883 · 99th Congress · Oct 16, 1986

To amend in the nature of a substitute HR 5705 to establish a scenic area commission and to provide for expanded local control.

On Oct 16, 1986, the House voted 111–272 (HR 5705). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–219, Republicans 101–56. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
111
No
272
Did not vote
52
Date
Oct 16, 1986

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 56 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats11 yes · 219 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 5705: A bill to protect and provide for the enhancement of the resources of the Columbia River Gorge, 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend in the nature of a substitute HR…: House Vote, Oct 16, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-883/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-hr (accessed 2026-10-17).