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House roll call 255 · 99th Congress · Jul 31, 1985

The conte amendment to the interior appropriations bill rescinds all appropriations, except $500 million for administrative expenses, for the U.S. Synthetic fue

On Jul 31, 1985, the House voted 312–111. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 167–79, Republicans 145–32. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
312
No
111
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 31, 1985

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 32 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats167 yes · 79 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 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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Capitol Receipts, “The conte amendment to the interior…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-255/the-conte-amendment-to-the-interior-appropriations-bill-rescinds (accessed 2026-10-16).

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