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House roll call 130 · 100th Congress · May 20, 1987

To amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to prohibit the use of U.S. Constructed facilities in central america to aid the contras.

On May 20, 1987, the House voted 165–257 (HR 1748). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 161–89, Republicans 5–169. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
165
No
257
Did not vote
17
Date
May 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans5 yes · 169 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats161 yes · 89 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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