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House roll call 242 · 100th Congress · Jul 13, 1987

To adopt H RES 221, the rule to waive certain points of order against HR 2890, transportation appropriation, a bill to authorize funding for the department of t

On Jul 13, 1987, the House voted 198–118 (HR 2890). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 174–13, Republicans 30–108. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
198
No
118
Did not vote
116
Date
Jul 13, 1987

By party

  • Republicans30 yes · 108 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Democrats174 yes · 13 no · 75 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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