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House roll call 688 · 99th Congress · Jul 31, 1986

To amend HR 5233, to limit appropriations to 3 percent of the 1986 post-sequestration levels.

On Jul 31, 1986, the House voted 164–253 (HR 5233). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–213, Republicans 137–40. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 67 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
164
No
253
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 31, 1986

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 40 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats27 yes · 213 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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