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House roll call 438 · 99th Congress · Dec 19, 1985

A motion to table H.CON.RES 266 which provided for the adjournment of Congress. (motion passed)

On Dec 19, 1985, the House voted 229–107. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–3, Republicans 53–104. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
229
No
107
Did not vote
103
Date
Dec 19, 1985

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 104 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats176 yes · 3 no · 78 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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