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House roll call 113 · 99th Congress · May 22, 1985

To amend h con res 152 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The pursell amendment limits cost-of-living adjustments for social security to 2 perc

On May 22, 1985, the House voted 39–382. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–247, Republicans 39–136. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 39 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
39
No
382
Did not vote
17
Date
May 22, 1985

By party

  • Republicans39 yes · 136 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats0 yes · 247 no · 10 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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