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House roll call 841 · 99th Congress · Oct 7, 1986

To pass HR 2868, a bill to settle indian land claims of the wampanoag indians in the town of gay head, massachusetts.

On Oct 7, 1986, the House voted 217–172 (HR 2868). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 195–33, Republicans 23–139. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 56 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
217
No
172
Did not vote
49
Date
Oct 7, 1986

By party

  • Republicans23 yes · 139 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Democrats195 yes · 33 no · 29 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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