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House roll call 169 · 99th Congress · Jun 25, 1985

To amend the spratt amendment to H R 1872, as amended by the bennett substitute. These amendments address the problem of civil servants and military officers w

On Jun 25, 1985, the House voted 140–272 (HR 1872). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–207, Republicans 108–67. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 100 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
140
No
272
Did not vote
24
Date
Jun 25, 1985

By party

  • Republicans108 yes · 67 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats33 yes · 207 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 20 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the spratt amendment to H R 1872…: House Vote, Jun 25, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-169/to-amend-the-spratt-amendment-to-h-r-1872 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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