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House roll call 23 · 100th Congress · Mar 5, 1987

To pass HR 558, urgent relief for the homeless, a bill to authorize $725 million over four years in urgently needed funds for the homeless.

On Mar 5, 1987, the House voted 264–121 (HR 558). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 222–8, Republicans 46–118. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 54 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
264
No
121
Did not vote
47
Date
Mar 5, 1987

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 118 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Democrats222 yes · 8 no · 32 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 pass HR 558, urgent relief for the…: House Vote, Mar 5, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-23/to-pass-hr-558-urgent-relief-for-the-homeless (accessed 2026-10-17).