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House roll call 408 · 99th Congress · Dec 10, 1985

An amendment to H R 2817 which orders that companies provide to the public an inventory of chemical emissions that are known or suspected causes of cancer, birt

On Dec 10, 1985, the House voted 212–211 (HR 2817). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–68, Republicans 34–143. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 102 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
212
No
211
Did not vote
15
Date
Dec 10, 1985

By party

  • Republicans34 yes · 143 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats179 yes · 68 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 22 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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