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House roll call 110 · 99th Congress · May 21, 1985

To amend H R 1460 to permit U.S. Businesses to make new investments in south africa if they implement fair employment practices ("sullivan principles"). (moti

On May 21, 1985, the House voted 148–256 (HR 1460). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–232, Republicans 150–29. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
148
No
256
Did not vote
25
Date
May 21, 1985

By party

  • Republicans150 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 232 no · 22 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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