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House roll call 665 · 99th Congress · Jul 24, 1986

To amend HR 5175, to reduce funding for the commission on the arts and humanities by $1 million and increase the appropriation for public safety and justice by

On Jul 24, 1986, the House voted 183–229 (HR 5175). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–202, Republicans 147–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
183
No
229
Did not vote
25
Date
Jul 24, 1986

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 28 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats37 yes · 202 no · 18 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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