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House roll call 407 · 99th Congress · Dec 10, 1985

An amendment to H R 2817 that allows persons harmed by the release of toxic substances to bring lawsuits against the responsible parties in federal court. (mot

On Dec 10, 1985, the House voted 162–261 (HR 2817). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 143–104, Republicans 20–157. 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
162
No
261
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 10, 1985

By party

  • Republicans20 yes · 157 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats143 yes · 104 no · 10 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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