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House roll call 172 · 99th Congress · Jun 25, 1985

To amend H R 1872 to require multiple sources for major defense acquisition programs. (motion passed)

On Jun 25, 1985, the House voted 342–52 (HR 1872). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 209–16, Republicans 135–36. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 52 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
342
No
52
Did not vote
43
Date
Jun 25, 1985

By party

  • Republicans135 yes · 36 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats209 yes · 16 no · 32 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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