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House roll call 129 · 100th Congress · May 20, 1987

To amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to prohibit U.S. Forces in honduras or costa rica from approaching within 20 miles of the nicaraguan border.

On May 20, 1987, the House voted 197–225 (HR 1748). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 183–68, Republicans 16–158. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 84 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
197
No
225
Did not vote
16
Date
May 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans16 yes · 158 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats183 yes · 68 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 4 more.

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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