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House roll call 57 · 99th Congress · Apr 23, 1985

To agree to h res 136, the rule under which H. J. RES. 239 is to be considered. H. J. RES. 239 approves the obligation of funds available under public law 98

On Apr 23, 1985, the House voted 286–127. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 233–7, Republicans 56–122. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
286
No
127
Did not vote
21
Date
Apr 23, 1985

By party

  • Republicans56 yes · 122 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats233 yes · 7 no · 17 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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