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House roll call 797 · 99th Congress · Sep 18, 1986

To agree to the motion that the conference meetings on HR 4428 be closed to the public at such times as classified national security information may come into c

On Sep 18, 1986, the House voted 391–2 (HR 4428). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 227–2, Republicans 164–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
391
No
2
Did not vote
46
Date
Sep 18, 1986

By party

  • Republicans164 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Democrats227 yes · 2 no · 28 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the motion that the conference…: House Vote, Sep 18, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-H-797/to-agree-to-the-motion-that-the-conference-meetings (accessed 2026-10-17).

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