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House roll call 148 · 100th Congress · May 28, 1987

To amend HR 1451, the older americans act, to authorize $2 million for home care assistance and projects for senior citizens.

On May 28, 1987, the House voted 274–115 (HR 1451). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 223–7, Republicans 54–110. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
274
No
115
Did not vote
47
Date
May 28, 1987

By party

  • Republicans54 yes · 110 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats223 yes · 7 no · 32 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 1451, the older americans act…: House Vote, May 28, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-148/to-amend-hr-1451-the-older-americans-act-to (accessed 2026-10-17).