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House roll call 272 · 99th Congress · Sep 11, 1985

To amend a prior substitute to a prior amendment to H R 3244 by requiring tougher restrictions on funds used for the los angeles subway project. The amendment

On Sep 11, 1985, the House voted 172–242 (HR 3244). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–221, Republicans 151–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
172
No
242
Did not vote
22
Date
Sep 11, 1985

By party

  • Republicans151 yes · 23 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 221 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 amend a prior substitute to a prior…: House Vote, Sep 11, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-272/to-amend-a-prior-substitute-to-a-prior-amendment (accessed 2026-10-16).

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