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House roll call 254 · 100th Congress · Jul 14, 1987

To amend HR 2906, military construction appropriations, to reduce appropriations not required by law by 0.9 percent.

On Jul 14, 1987, the House voted 140–281 (HR 2906). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 51–196, Republicans 89–86. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 137 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
140
No
281
Did not vote
19
Date
Jul 14, 1987

By party

  • Republicans89 yes · 86 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 196 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 57 more.

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 2906, military construction…: House Vote, Jul 14, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-H-254/to-amend-hr-2906-military-construction-appropriations-to-reduce (accessed 2026-10-17).