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House roll call 53 · 99th Congress · Apr 22, 1985

To pass H R 1617, a bill authorizing $143.9 million in appropriations to the secretary of commerce for the programs of the national bureau of standards for fisc

On Apr 22, 1985, the House voted 282–103 (HR 1617). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 216–5, Republicans 68–101. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
282
No
103
Did not vote
49
Date
Apr 22, 1985

By party

  • Republicans68 yes · 101 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats216 yes · 5 no · 36 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1617: A bill to authorize appropriations to the Secretary of Commerce for the programs of the National Bureau of Standards for fiscal years 1986 and 1987, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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