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House roll call 147 · 100th Congress · May 28, 1987

To amend in the nature of a substitute the armey r, TX amendment to HR 1451, the older americans act, to prohibit the use of funds to influence elections.

On May 28, 1987, the House voted 352–37 (HR 1451). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–36, Republicans 162–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 37 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
352
No
37
Did not vote
51
Date
May 28, 1987

By party

  • Republicans162 yes · 1 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Democrats191 yes · 36 no · 35 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1451: A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to authorize appropriations for the fiscal years 1988, 1989, 1990, and 1991, 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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