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House roll call 117 · 99th Congress · May 22, 1985

To amend h con res 152 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The amendment increases defense at the rate of inflation for 1986 with 3 percent grow

On May 22, 1985, the House voted 102–329. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–250, Republicans 101–79. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 80 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
102
No
329
Did not vote
8
Date
May 22, 1985

By party

  • Republicans101 yes · 79 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats1 yes · 250 no · 6 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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