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House roll call 149 · 99th Congress · Jun 18, 1985

To suspend the rules and pass H R 2290, a bill amending the orphan drug provisions of the federal food, drug, and cosmetic act and related laws. (motion passed;

On Jun 18, 1985, the House voted 413–0 (HR 2290). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 240–0, Republicans 175–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
413
No
0
Did not vote
24
Date
Jun 18, 1985

By party

  • Republicans175 yes · 0 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats240 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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