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House roll call 240 · 100th Congress · Jul 9, 1987

To amend HR 2782, national aeronautics and space administration authorization, to cap the total appropriations allowed under the budget resolution for fiscal 19

On Jul 9, 1987, the House voted 148–257 (HR 2782). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 75–165, Republicans 74–92. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 149 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
148
No
257
Did not vote
35
Date
Jul 9, 1987

By party

  • Republicans74 yes · 92 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Democrats75 yes · 165 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 69 more.

The bill

H.R. 2782: A bill to authorize appropriations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for research and development; space flight, control and data communications; construction of facilities; and research and program management; 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 2782, national aeronautics and…: House Vote, Jul 9, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-240/to-amend-hr-2782-national-aeronautics-and-space-administration (accessed 2026-10-17).