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House roll call 207 · 99th Congress · Jul 16, 1985

To order the previous question on h res 221, the rule waiving certain points of order against H R 2959. H R 2959 appropriates $15.27 billion in funds for ene

On Jul 16, 1985, the House voted 415–6 (HR 2959). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 243–1, Republicans 173–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
415
No
6
Did not vote
17
Date
Jul 16, 1985

By party

  • Republicans173 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats243 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2959: A bill making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1986, and for other purposes.

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 order the previous question on h res 221…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-207/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-res-221 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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