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House roll call 19 · 100th Congress · Mar 5, 1987

To amend HR 558, urgent relief for the homeless, to require that homeless persons seeking outpatient health services under the bill be tested for AIDS.

On Mar 5, 1987, the House voted 101–292 (HR 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–223, Republicans 94–70. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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
101
No
292
Did not vote
45
Date
Mar 5, 1987

By party

  • Republicans94 yes · 70 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats9 yes · 223 no · 30 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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