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House roll call 163 · 99th Congress · Jun 20, 1985

To amend the price amendment with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The holt amendment increases the sdi authorization by $490 million to $2.9 billio

On Jun 20, 1985, the House voted 169–242. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–214, Republicans 148–33. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
169
No
242
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 20, 1985

By party

  • Republicans148 yes · 33 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats24 yes · 214 no · 19 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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