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House roll call 282 · 99th Congress · Sep 18, 1985

A substitute amendment to a prior amendment to H R 7 which would eliminate federal school lunch assistance for children whose family income is above 250% of the

On Sep 18, 1985, the House voted 146–279 (HR 7). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–232, Republicans 133–48. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
146
No
279
Did not vote
13
Date
Sep 18, 1985

By party

  • Republicans133 yes · 48 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats13 yes · 232 no · 12 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, “A substitute amendment to a prior amendment…: House Vote, Sep 18, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-282/a-substitute-amendment-to-a-prior-amendment-to-h (accessed 2026-10-15).

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