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House roll call 235 · 100th Congress · Jul 8, 1987

To amend HR 2342, coast guard authorization, to establish a user fee for recreational boaters.

On Jul 8, 1987, the House voted 119–287 (HR 2342). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–194, Republicans 78–93. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 119 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
119
No
287
Did not vote
35
Date
Jul 8, 1987

By party

  • Republicans78 yes · 93 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Democrats41 yes · 194 no · 27 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 39 more.

The bill

H.R. 2342: A bill to authorize appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal year 1988, 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 2342, coast guard authorization…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-235/to-amend-hr-2342-coast-guard-authorization-to-establish (accessed 2026-10-17).