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House roll call 238 · 100th Congress · Jul 8, 1987

To pass HR 2342, coast guard authorization, a bill to authorize appropriations for the coast guard for fiscal year 1988.

On Jul 8, 1987, the House voted 279–126 (HR 2342). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 232–6, Republicans 48–120. 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
279
No
126
Did not vote
35
Date
Jul 8, 1987

By party

  • Republicans48 yes · 120 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Democrats232 yes · 6 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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