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House roll call 304 · 99th Congress · Oct 3, 1985

An amendment to H R 2100 food and security act requiring the maritime administration to pay excess freight charges that result from cargo- preference requiremen

On Oct 3, 1985, the House voted 151–269 (HR 2100). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–192, Republicans 104–77. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 124 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
151
No
269
Did not vote
19
Date
Oct 3, 1985

By party

  • Republicans104 yes · 77 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats47 yes · 192 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 44 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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