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House roll call 179 · 99th Congress · Jun 26, 1985

To amend the bennett amendment with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. The bennett amendment permits members of the armed forces to assist in drug enf

On Jun 26, 1985, the House voted 81–328. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–170, Republicans 15–159. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 81 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
81
No
328
Did not vote
29
Date
Jun 26, 1985

By party

  • Republicans15 yes · 159 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats66 yes · 170 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 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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