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House roll call 637 · 99th Congress · Jul 16, 1986

To amend HR 4613, to require that leverage contracts on precious metals be regulated in the same manner as precious metals futures contracts. (the amendment was

On Jul 16, 1986, the House voted 192–218 (HR 4613). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 139–99, Republicans 53–119. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 152 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
192
No
218
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 16, 1986

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 119 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats139 yes · 99 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 72 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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