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House roll call 20 · 100th Congress · Mar 5, 1987

To amend HR 558, urgent relief for the homeless, to prohibit the authorization of funds in violation of federal balanced budget statutes and any other federal l

On Mar 5, 1987, the House voted 154–230 (HR 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–214, Republicans 140–16. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
154
No
230
Did not vote
56
Date
Mar 5, 1987

By party

  • Republicans140 yes · 16 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Democrats15 yes · 214 no · 33 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-20/to-amend-hr-558-urgent-relief-for-the-homeless (accessed 2026-10-17).