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House roll call 252 · 99th Congress · Jul 31, 1985

A motion requesting the house to recede from disapproval of HR 2577 appropriating $48.8 million to the army corps of engineers for 41 water projects with the co

On Jul 31, 1985, the House voted 170–258 (HR 2577). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 116–132, Republicans 54–126. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 170 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
170
No
258
Did not vote
11
Date
Jul 31, 1985

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 126 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats116 yes · 132 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 90 more.

The bill

H.R. 2577: A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, 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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