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House roll call 132 · 100th Congress · May 20, 1987

To amend HR 1748, defense authorization, to recognize the contras as the legitimate government in nicaragua.

On May 20, 1987, the House voted 74–347 (HR 1748). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–242, Republicans 67–107. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 75 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
74
No
347
Did not vote
17
Date
May 20, 1987

By party

  • Republicans67 yes · 107 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 242 no · 12 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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