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House roll call 553 · 99th Congress · May 15, 1986

To amend in the nature of a substitute H CON RES 337, to increase defense spending 3 percent annually over inflation, fix domestic spending at current levels, p

On May 15, 1986, the House voted 73–338. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–235, Republicans 70–103. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
73
No
338
Did not vote
28
Date
May 15, 1986

By party

  • Republicans70 yes · 103 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Democrats3 yes · 235 no · 19 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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