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House roll call 422 · 99th Congress · Dec 17, 1985

Motion to recommit H J RES 491 to the committee on appropriations with instructions to report it back with an amendment prohibiting use of funds by the syntheti

On Dec 17, 1985, the House voted 392–20 (HJRES 491). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 230–10, Republicans 163–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 20 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
392
No
20
Did not vote
26
Date
Dec 17, 1985

By party

  • Republicans163 yes · 10 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats230 yes · 10 no · 17 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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