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House roll call 280 · 99th Congress · Sep 18, 1985

To amendment H R 7 by requiring that reimbursement rates paid by the federal government to schools for meals will not be adjusted to the rate of inflation. (mo

On Sep 18, 1985, the House voted 143–284 (HR 7). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–234, Republicans 131–50. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
143
No
284
Did not vote
12
Date
Sep 18, 1985

By party

  • Republicans131 yes · 50 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 234 no · 11 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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