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House roll call 208 · 99th Congress · Jul 16, 1985

To agree to h res 221, the rule waiving certain points of order against H R 2959. H R 2959 appropriates $15.27 billion in funds for energy and water developm

On Jul 16, 1985, the House voted 239–181 (HR 2959). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 186–57, Republicans 54–124. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
239
No
181
Did not vote
18
Date
Jul 16, 1985

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 124 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats186 yes · 57 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 more.

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 agree to h res 221, the rule waiving…: House Vote, Jul 16, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-208/to-agree-to-h-res-221-the-rule-waiving (accessed 2026-10-17).

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