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House roll call 538 · 99th Congress · May 1, 1986

To pass HR 4409, a bill authorizing $437.3 million for the operation and maintenance of the panama canal in 1987.

On May 1, 1986, the House voted 327–59 (HR 4409). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 220–6, Republicans 109–53. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 59 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
327
No
59
Did not vote
51
Date
May 1, 1986

By party

  • Republicans109 yes · 53 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats220 yes · 6 no · 31 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 4409: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1987 for the operation and maintenance of the Panama Canal, 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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