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House roll call 18 · 100th Congress · Mar 5, 1987

To amend HR 558, urgent relief for the homeless, to add a deficit neutral provision providing that any new funding be transferred from existing budget authority

On Mar 5, 1987, the House voted 203–207 (HR 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–197, Republicans 160–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 55 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
203
No
207
Did not vote
29
Date
Mar 5, 1987

By party

  • Republicans160 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 197 no · 21 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend HR 558, urgent relief for the…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-18/to-amend-hr-558-urgent-relief-for-the-homeless (accessed 2026-10-17).