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House roll call 196 · 100th Congress · Jun 23, 1987

To amend HR 1777, state department authorizations, to restrict U.S. Citizens from traveling in nicaragua or anywhere in central america if they plan to give aid

On Jun 23, 1987, the House voted 213–201 (HR 1777). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–192, Republicans 161–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 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
213
No
201
Did not vote
25
Date
Jun 23, 1987

By party

  • Republicans161 yes · 11 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Democrats52 yes · 192 no · 18 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 23, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-196/to-amend-hr-1777-state-department-authorizations-to-restrict (accessed 2026-10-17).