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House roll call 123 · 100th Congress · May 19, 1987

To amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to prohibit testing of anti-satellite missiles against targets in space as long as the soviet union refrains from simil

On May 19, 1987, the House voted 229–188 (HR 1748). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 204–45, Republicans 28–145. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
229
No
188
Did not vote
19
Date
May 19, 1987

By party

  • Republicans28 yes · 145 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Democrats204 yes · 45 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1748: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 for military functions of the Department of Defense and to prescribe military personnel levels for such Department for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 and for other purposes.

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 amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to…: House Vote, May 19, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-123/to-amend-hr-1748-defense-authorization-to-prohibit-testing (accessed 2026-10-17).