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House roll call 766 · 99th Congress · Aug 15, 1986

To recommit HR 4428 to the committee on armed services with instructions to report it back forthwith containing an amendment to permit use of armed forces for i

On Aug 15, 1986, the House voted 163–247 (HR 4428). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–220, Republicans 142–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
163
No
247
Did not vote
22
Date
Aug 15, 1986

By party

  • Republicans142 yes · 30 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 220 no · 12 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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