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House roll call 388 · 99th Congress · Dec 4, 1985

Motion to recommit to the appropriations committee H J RES 465, the bill authorizing continued spending through september 30, 1986 for government agencies whose

On Dec 4, 1985, the House voted 200–221 (HJRES 465). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–218, Republicans 176–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
200
No
221
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 4, 1985

By party

  • Republicans176 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 218 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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