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House roll call 157 · 100th Congress · Jun 3, 1987

To amend HR 1934, fairness in broadcasting, to exempt radio broadcasters from the "fairness doctrine".

On Jun 3, 1987, the House voted 71–333 (HR 1934). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–232, Republicans 63–102. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 72 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
71
No
333
Did not vote
35
Date
Jun 3, 1987

By party

  • Republicans63 yes · 102 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 232 no · 21 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 1934, fairness in broadcasting…: House Vote, Jun 3, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-157/to-amend-hr-1934-fairness-in-broadcasting-to-exempt (accessed 2026-10-17).