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House roll call 317 · 99th Congress · Oct 9, 1985

An amendment to H R 3008 federal pay equity intended as a substitute to the bill. The amendment creates a 15 member commission that judges whether federal empl

On Oct 9, 1985, the House voted 142–277 (HR 3008). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–241, Republicans 142–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
142
No
277
Did not vote
16
Date
Oct 9, 1985

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 38 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats2 yes · 241 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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