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House roll call 62 · 99th Congress · Apr 24, 1985

To pass H. J. RES. 247, a measure providing for United States assistance to foster peace and nurture democratic institutions throughout central america. (motion

On Apr 24, 1985, the House voted 123–303. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 106–141, Republicans 17–162. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 123 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
123
No
303
Did not vote
13
Date
Apr 24, 1985

By party

  • Republicans17 yes · 162 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats106 yes · 141 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 43 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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