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House roll call 142 · 100th Congress · May 27, 1987

To suspend the rules and pass HR 900, west virginia river conservation, a bill to designate portions of the new, gauley, meadow and bluestone rivers in west vir

On May 27, 1987, the House voted 344–39 (HR 900). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–0, Republicans 117–41. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 41 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
344
No
39
Did not vote
51
Date
May 27, 1987

By party

  • Republicans117 yes · 41 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 900: A bill to protect and enhance the natural, scenic, cultural, and recreational values of certain segments of the New, Gauley, Meadow, and Bluestone Rivers in West Virginia for the benefit of present and future generations, 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 suspend the rules and pass HR 900, west…: House Vote, May 27, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-142/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-hr-900-west (accessed 2026-10-17).