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House roll call 189 · 100th Congress · Jun 18, 1987

To amend HR 1777, state department authorizations, to express the sense of Congress that the nicaraguan contras ought to be recognized by the President as legit

On Jun 18, 1987, the House voted 137–243 (HR 1777). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–223, Republicans 137–31. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
137
No
243
Did not vote
44
Date
Jun 18, 1987

By party

  • Republicans137 yes · 31 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats6 yes · 223 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

The bill

H.R. 1777: A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 1988 and 1989 for the Department of State, the United States Information Agency, 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 1777, state department…: House Vote, Jun 18, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-189/to-amend-hr-1777-state-department-authorizations-to-express (accessed 2026-10-17).