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House roll call 222 · 99th Congress · Jul 18, 1985

To amend H R 2942 to reduce all appropriations by 2.7 percent. (motion failed)

On Jul 18, 1985, the House voted 193–211 (HR 2942). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–193, Republicans 151–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
193
No
211
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 18, 1985

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 21 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 193 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2942: A bill making appropriations for the Legislative Branch 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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