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House roll call 170 · 99th Congress · Jun 25, 1985

To amend the spratt amendment to H R 1872 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. These amendments address the problem of civil servants and military o

On Jun 25, 1985, the House voted 397–19 (HR 1872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 239–4, Republicans 161–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 19 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
397
No
19
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 25, 1985

By party

  • Republicans161 yes · 15 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats239 yes · 4 no · 14 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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