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House roll call 21 · 100th Congress · Mar 5, 1987

To amend HR 558, urgent relief for the homeless, to delay the expenditure of funds for six months pending a report by the interagency commission on homelessness

On Mar 5, 1987, the House voted 124–260 (HR 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–223, Republicans 120–37. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
124
No
260
Did not vote
56
Date
Mar 5, 1987

By party

  • Republicans120 yes · 37 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Democrats5 yes · 223 no · 34 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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