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House roll call 120 · 99th Congress · May 23, 1985

To pass h con res 152. (motion passed)

On May 23, 1985, the House voted 258–170. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 235–15, Republicans 24–156. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
258
No
170
Did not vote
9
Date
May 23, 1985

By party

  • Republicans24 yes · 156 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats235 yes · 15 no · 7 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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