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House roll call 22 · 100th Congress · Mar 5, 1987

To amend HR 558, urgent relief for the homeless, to deny federal aid to a shelter in washington d.c. Unless its operator, the community for creative non-violenc

On Mar 5, 1987, the House voted 183–202 (HR 558). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 39–189, Republicans 145–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 52 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
183
No
202
Did not vote
55
Date
Mar 5, 1987

By party

  • Republicans145 yes · 13 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Democrats39 yes · 189 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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