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House roll call 539 · 99th Congress · May 6, 1986

To adopt HR 4208, a bill to authorize appropriations for the coast guard for fiscal years 1987 and 1988 and also set aside funds for retired pay.

On May 6, 1986, the House voted 374–0 (HR 4208). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 217–0, Republicans 157–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
374
No
0
Did not vote
65
Date
May 6, 1986

By party

  • Republicans157 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Democrats217 yes · 0 no · 40 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

H.R. 4208: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 1987 and 1988, and for other purposes.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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