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House roll call 611 · 99th Congress · Jun 24, 1986

To suspend the rules and pass HR 3559, a bill to amend the act establishing a commission on the bicentennial of the constitution of the United States to clarify

On Jun 24, 1986, the House voted 409–7 (HR 3559). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 242–0, Republicans 167–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
409
No
7
Did not vote
23
Date
Jun 24, 1986

By party

  • Republicans167 yes · 7 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats242 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 3559: A bill to amend the Act establishing a Commission on the Bicentennial of the Constitution of the United States to clarify the status of employees of the Commission, to raise the limits on private contributions, 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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