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House roll call 17 · 100th Congress · Mar 5, 1987

To adopt H RES 109, the rule to provide floor consideration of HR 558, urgent relief for the homeless, bill to authorize $725 million in relief for the homeless

On Mar 5, 1987, the House voted 274–126 (HR 558). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–0, Republicans 38–126. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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
126
Did not vote
41
Date
Mar 5, 1987

By party

  • Republicans38 yes · 126 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats236 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 558: A bill to provide urgently needed assistance to protect and improve the lives and safety of the homeless, with special emphasis on families and children.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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