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House roll call 179 · 100th Congress · Jun 17, 1987

To amend HR 281, construction labor law, to redefine "single employer" to mean businesses with common management, central control of labor relations, interrelat

On Jun 17, 1987, the House voted 179–247 (HR 281). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 32–220, Republicans 147–29. 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
179
No
247
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 17, 1987

By party

  • Republicans147 yes · 29 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats32 yes · 220 no · 10 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 281, construction labor law, to…: House Vote, Jun 17, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-179/to-amend-hr-281-construction-labor-law-to-redefine (accessed 2026-10-17).