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House roll call 139 · 100th Congress · May 27, 1987

To suspend the rules and pass HR 2166, small business administration, a bill to make certain changes in the small business act of 1958. Motion passed; two-thir

On May 27, 1987, the House voted 337–41 (HR 2166). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 228–0, Republicans 116–42. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 42 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
337
No
41
Did not vote
55
Date
May 27, 1987

By party

  • Republicans116 yes · 42 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats228 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 2166: A bill to amend The Small Business Act and the Small Business Investment Act of 1958.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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